UST, NU claim semis bonuses in UAAP men’s tennis
Source: news.source.tempo_ph
University of Santo Tomas (UST) and National University (NU) secured twice-to-beat advantages in the UAAP Season 87 Men’s Tennis Tournament with victories over University of the East (UE) and University of the Philippines (UP), respectively. UST's win against UE was highlighted by a crucial first doubles match and strong performances in singles, while NU avenged their earlier loss to UP. In the women's division, NU also dominated UP, setting up a finals matchup.
Key Points
UST defeated UE 3-2, securing a twice-to-beat advantage in the semifinals.
Key matches included a 6-2, 6-2 victory by Richard Bautista and Nash Agustines in the first doubles.
UST's Nilo Ledama and Ericjay Tangub won their singles matches, while Marc Suson from UE won his.
NU defeated UP 4-1, also earning a twice-to-beat advantage.
Jules Lazaro from NU clinched the tie with a 1-6, 6-4, 7-5 victory in the third singles.
In the women's division, NU beat UP 4-1, finishing the elimination round with a 7-1 record.
