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Morris, Diamante sweep top honors at PPS Lapu-Lapu

MANILA, Philippines — Matthew Morris and Danica Diamante showcased exceptional form at the Lapu-Lapu City National Junior Championships, clinching two titles each and earning MVP honors in Cebu.

Ranked fourth, Morris displayed grit as he stunned second seed Gil Niere, 6-2, 6-0 in the 14-and-under semifinals before overpowering Claudwin Toñacao 6-2, 6-2, to claim the boys' crown. The Dumaguete City native then dominated his top-seeded 16-and-U category, dropping just four games across four matches, capping his title romp with a 6-3, 6-0 victory against Anthony Espinosa.

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