Reigning champion Clarice Patrimonio and four-time titlist Marian Jade Capadocia blasted their foes to reach the ladies’ singles quarterfinals of the 36th Philippine Columbian Association (PCA) Open on Wednesday at the PCA indoor shell-clay courts in Paco, Manila. Patrimonio displayed her stellar form against Princess Catindig, 6-2, 6-0, while Capadocia conducted a clinic blanking Khryshana Brazal, 6-0, 6-0. I’m just taking it one game at a time,” said Patrimonio, who eyes her third consecutive title. Patrimonio is set to clash with Jhastine Red Ballado, who bested Jed Aquino, 6-1, 6-3, while Capadocia battles Sydney Ezra Enriquez, who defeated Melanie Faye Dizon, 6-0, 6-0 . Otico pulled another upset, this time against Ronard Joven, 7-6, (3), 6-3, and Verdad crushed Jose Maria Pague, 6-1, 6-1.

Source: Manila Times November 15, 2017 14:48 UTC