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Rondina, Pons bow to Indonesia in SEA Games beach volleyball debut

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The Filipina tandem of Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons fell short against Indonesia, as SEA Games women&#x27;s beach volleyball got underway the converted Subic Bay Tennis Court on Friday.Dhita Juliana and Putu Utami won 21-18, 16-21, 15-13 to frustrate the hometown team.Rondina and Pons took a 13-12 lead in the third set but was denied by the Indonesians, who scored three straight to escape with a first victory.Dzi Gervacio and Dji Rodriguez had little luck in their match against Indonesia, too, falling to Desi Ratnasari and Allysah Mutakharah 21-14, 21-16.“Naga-adjust pa kami. This is the first real tournament that we partnered,” Gervacio said. “Wala pa masyado ‘yung chemistry at intensity pero ngayong na-experience na namin, next game alam na namin.”The last time the Philippines secured a medal in beach volleyball — courtesy of Heidi Ilustre and Diane Pascua&#x27;s bronze — was when the country hosted in 2005.The Philippines next takes on Vietnam on Sunday.<div>(For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.)</div>

Dhita Juliana and Putu Utami won 21-18, 16-21, 15-13 to frustrate the hometown team on Friday.

Dhita Juliana and Putu Utami won 21-18, 16-21, 15-13 to frustrate the hometown team on Friday.