UAAP: NU women turn back UST, one win away from tennis crown
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UAAP: NU women turn back UST, one win away from tennis crown
ABS-CBN News
Published Apr 09, 2025 04:13 PM PHT
MANILA -- National University is on the verge of a fourth straight crown in UAAP women's tennis after a 3-1 triumph against University of Santo Tomas in Game 1 of the Season 87 Finals, Wednesday at the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center in Malate, Manila.
MANILA -- National University is on the verge of a fourth straight crown in UAAP women's tennis after a 3-1 triumph against University of Santo Tomas in Game 1 of the Season 87 Finals, Wednesday at the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center in Malate, Manila.
Another victory on Saturday's Game 2 will give the Lady Bulldogs their fourth consecutive title and eighth overall in the tournament.
Another victory on Saturday's Game 2 will give the Lady Bulldogs their fourth consecutive title and eighth overall in the tournament.
"'Yung game plan talaga namin, 'yung bawat player sinasabihan namin na kailangan laruin na nila 'yung laro nila at saka mostly makadalawa kami sa singles… so sabi namin na huwag lang i-pressure 'yung sarili. Total, sanay naman sila na nakarating sila finals. Kumbaga sa experience, medyo lamang kayo sabi ko, [so] laruin niyo lang 'yung laro niyo," said NU coach Ronard Joven.
"'Yung game plan talaga namin, 'yung bawat player sinasabihan namin na kailangan laruin na nila 'yung laro nila at saka mostly makadalawa kami sa singles… so sabi namin na huwag lang i-pressure 'yung sarili. Total, sanay naman sila na nakarating sila finals. Kumbaga sa experience, medyo lamang kayo sabi ko, [so] laruin niyo lang 'yung laro niyo," said NU coach Ronard Joven.
"Iba kasi talaga 'pag nakuha mo 'yung Game 1 kasi nangyari na samin last year noong Game 1 natalo kami so iba 'yung pressure na nabibigay 'pag natalo ka ng Game 1. Ito ngayon kasi nanalo sila ng Game 1 so medyo mas mataas 'yung confidence nila ngayon sa laro," he added.
"Iba kasi talaga 'pag nakuha mo 'yung Game 1 kasi nangyari na samin last year noong Game 1 natalo kami so iba 'yung pressure na nabibigay 'pag natalo ka ng Game 1. Ito ngayon kasi nanalo sila ng Game 1 so medyo mas mataas 'yung confidence nila ngayon sa laro," he added.
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Rovie Baulete and Adi Abadia of National University in action against University of Santo Tomas in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 87 women's tennis Finals, April 9, 2025 at the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center in Malate, Manila. UAAP Media
Rovie Baulete and Adi Abadia of National University in action against University of Santo Tomas in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 87 women's tennis Finals, April 9, 2025 at the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center in Malate, Manila. UAAP MediaRovie Baulete and Adi Abadia delivered the pivotal win in the series opener, defeating Judy Padilla and Debbie Gom-os 6-2, 6-2 in the first doubles match, giving the defending champions a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three final.
Rovie Baulete and Adi Abadia delivered the pivotal win in the series opener, defeating Judy Padilla and Debbie Gom-os 6-2, 6-2 in the first doubles match, giving the defending champions a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three final.
"Winning Game 1 is very important for our team, as it eases the pressure for the next game," Baulete said. "It's also crucial that we remain united and trust each other. The key is to stay focused on the game and trust that we can handle every match we face."
"Winning Game 1 is very important for our team, as it eases the pressure for the next game," Baulete said. "It's also crucial that we remain united and trust each other. The key is to stay focused on the game and trust that we can handle every match we face."
In a composed second singles outing, Jasmine Jaran outmaneuvered Patricia Lim 6-3, 6-4, claiming the opening point for the Lady Bulldogs.
In a composed second singles outing, Jasmine Jaran outmaneuvered Patricia Lim 6-3, 6-4, claiming the opening point for the Lady Bulldogs.
In a spirited comeback, Kaye Emana bounced back after losing the first set, defeating Danna Abad 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the first singles match, putting UST back in the race.
In a spirited comeback, Kaye Emana bounced back after losing the first set, defeating Danna Abad 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the first singles match, putting UST back in the race.
However, Elsie Abarquez seized control of the third singles match, dismissing Mica Emana 6-3, 6-1 in straight sets, and giving NU a 2-1 lead in the tie.
However, Elsie Abarquez seized control of the third singles match, dismissing Mica Emana 6-3, 6-1 in straight sets, and giving NU a 2-1 lead in the tie.
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