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Isaac Lim of NU in action in the UAAP Season 88 men's tennis tournament. UAAP Media

Isaac Lim of NU in action in the UAAP Season 88 men's tennis tournament.

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MANILA -- Defending champion National University and University of the East claimed the last two spots to the Final 4 of the UAAP Season 88 men&#x27;s tennis tournament on Sunday.The Bulldogs bounced back from Saturday&#x27;s setback against University of Santo Tomas with a commanding 5-0 victory over the Adamson Soaring Falcons at the Colegio San Agustin-Bulacan Tennis Court.Meanwhile, the Red Warriors also recovered from a tough loss to University of the Philippines, overpowering the De La Salle University Green Tennisters, 4-1.UP, for its part, moved one step closer to securing a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four, dominating Ateneo de Manila University 5-0 to remain in first place.The Bulldogs&#x27; win pushed them to 7-2, tied with the Male Tennisters in second place, while the Red Warriors improved to 6-3 to hold fourth.Isaac Lim&#x27;s 6-0, 6-3 victory in first singles over John Kenneth Jumamoy secured the decisive point for NU, marking the Bulldogs&#x27; fifth consecutive Final Four appearance.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772955222182UAAP Tennis Tournament - Isaac Lim - 01142.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Isaac Lim of NU in action in the UAAP Season 88 men&#x27;s tennis tournament. UAAP Media" width="960"/>Isaac Lim of NU in action in the UAAP Season 88 men&#x27;s tennis tournament. UAAP Media</div>&quot;We&#x27;re gunning for at least nasa top two kami para we&#x27;ll get the incentive of twice-to-beat. And I think naman, kakayanin,&quot; said NU head coach Bobby Esquivel.&quot;Looking forward and excited [for the next ties] kasi I know na nagising na naman &#x27;yung players namin after what happened yesterday against UST… looking forward na alam namin magba-bounce back hard ang mga players to get the win next Wednesday and Saturday.&quot;NU took control from the start as Alex Acabo breezed past Vinz Bering, 6-0, 6-1, in third singles. Andrei Padao quickly doubled the lead with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Adamson&#x27;s Neo Maratas in second singles.Even with the tie already decided, Bulldogs Angil Balaoing and Christian Padilla added to the margin with a 6-2, 6-2 second doubles triumph over Herald Aton and Albretch Job, while Jules Lazaro and Miguel Vicencio wrapped up NU&#x27;s sweep with a tense 6-2, 3-6, 10-7 first doubles victory over Nikko Lumahang and Miecoz Candelasa.With the losses, Adamson fell to 2-8, and DLSU dropped to 3-7, eliminating both squads from Final Four contention.Meanwhile, Marc Suson sealed the Red Warriors&#x27; win, defeating JT Bernardo 6-4, 6-2 in third singles to earn UE&#x27;s fifth straight Final Four appearance.&quot;Ginawa talaga namin &#x27;yung best namin para manalo &#x27;yung team,&quot; said UE&#x27;s Suson. &quot;Kailangan lang talaga aggressive palagi sa court.&quot;Red Warrior JB Aguilar opened the tie with a dominant 6-0, 6-0 win over Rupert Tortal in first singles. Gerald Gemida kept UE in control, beating Yassan Al-Anazi 6-1, 6-1 in the second singles to make it 2-0.&quot;Sobrang importante &#x27;yung twice-to-beat advantage kasi &#x27;pag twice-to-beat ka, halos sure finals ka na &#x27;nun kasi para manalo ng dalawang beses sa isang team, kailangan mo talaga ng lakas,&quot; said Aguilar.With the tie already decided, Fernando Po and Marcus Guinoo earned a point for the Green Tennisters by defeating RJ Baje and Kian Sanchez 6-4, 6-2 in second doubles.In a thrilling first doubles match, Allyson Cabanilla and Kent Morales turned back EJ Geluz and Daniel Estanislao 7-6(5), 1-6, 10-5 to complete UE&#x27;s 4-1 triumph.Already in the Final Four, UP continued their strong form as Loucas Fernandez opened the tie with a 6-0, 6-0 win over JB Cuarto in third singles. Andrei Jarata quickly doubled the Fighting Maroons&#x27; advantage, cruising past JC Pabillore 6-1, 6-1 in first singles.Ateneo avoided a sweep after JD Velez outlasted Miguel Iglupas 2-6, 7-6(3), ret. in second singles.UP restored control in doubles, with Allen Rombawa and Rafael Liangco overpowering Gabby Calilung and Lukas Yupangco 6-1, 6-1 in first doubles to wrap up the tie. Fighting Maroons Carl Tan and Raymund Goco later received a walkover in second doubles.The Blue Eagles remained winless after 10 ties.

Defending champion National University and University of the East claimed the last two spots to the Final 4 of the #UAAPSeason88 men's tennis tournament on Sunday.

Defending champion National University and University of the East claimed the last two spots to the Final 4 of the #UAAPSeason88 men's tennis tournament on Sunday.

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UAAP: National U, UE complete Final 4 cast in men's tennis

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Published March 08, 2026 03:36 PM PHT

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