Jan Cadee Dagoon and Krelz Gecolasa emerged as the biggest revelations of the Gentry National Juniors Tennis Championships at the Colegio San Agustin courts in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, each capturing twin titles.
Dagoon lived up to her billing as the second seed in the girls’ 16-and-under division, exacting revenge for top-seed and fellow Olongapo City rising star Ayl Gonzaga’s earlier loss to Izabelle Camcam in the semifinals. In a display of dominance, she blanked Camcam, 6-0, 6-0, to claim the crown.
In the 18-and-U semis, she survived a tight battle with Gonzaga, 6-3, 7-6(3), before dismantling Dania Bulanadi, 6-1, 6-2, to complete her two-title romp.
Her impressive campaign didn’t end there. Dagoon went on to claim a third crown, teaming up with Gonzaga to clinch the 18-and-U doubles title with a commanding 8-2 win over Bulanadi and Athena Liwag.
Gecolasa, hailing from Midsayap, North Cotabato, also completed a golden double with gritty performances in the boys’ side, claiming the 16-under and 14-under diadems.