MANILA, Philippines — Nearly 200 youngsters from the host city and surrounding towns and municipalities in Region II brace for spirited battle for top honors and ranking points in the Mayor Doc Totep Calderon Cup National Junior Tennis Championships beginning on Friday in Roxas, Isabela.

The juniors tournament, presented by Dunlop, will feature competitions across five age categories in both the boys' and girls' singles divisions at the Lado del Rio Resort. It also serves as a prelude to the highly anticipated Open singles and doubles events, which will showcase the nation's top players and emerging talents.