THE PPS-PEPP national junior tennis circuit got under way on Monday in Bangkal, Davao City, with over 300 entries disputing top honors and ranking points in eight age divisions in the biggest gathering of young talents halfway through the season.

The boys' 14-, 16- and 18-and-under categories drew 64-player field each, while four other age categories feature 32-player casts, all eager and ready to take the spotlight in a week-long battle of power and guts in the Group 2 tournament presented by Dunlop at the Aqua Verde courts.