Barrido, Tonacao lead PCA winners

MANILA, Philippines — The PCA Open-Palawan Pawnshop Juniors Tennis Championships has joined the growing roster of major junior and Open tennis tournaments under the Palawan Pawnshop umbrella, with Leanna Barrido and Claudwin Tonacao leading the list of champions after contrasting victories in the 14-and-under division at the PCA outdoor courts.

Barrido leaned on her fighting spirit and composure to overcome Francine Wong, 7-6(6), 6-4, in a tense girls’ finals showdown, while Tonacao capped a remarkable run with a dominant 6-1, 6-3 victory over eighth seed Francisco De Juan III in the boys’ championship.

The tournament’s inclusion in Palawan Pawnshop’s expanding tennis program further strengthens its presence in the local tennis scene, joining established fixtures such as the Gentry, Olivarez and Palawan Open tournaments.