Arthur Pantino fought back from an opening set setback, dominated Bryan Otico in the next before rallying in the decider to hack out a 5-7, 6-0, 6-3 victory and snare the Phinma-PSC Juniors Tennis Championships Week 2 boys’ singles crown at the Manila Polo Club in Forbes Park on Sunday.

Pantino blew a huge lead in the opening frame but went on an attack mode in the second set then fought back from 0-2, 2-3 deficits in the decider to complete the come-from-behind victory over his fellow Philippine Tennis Academy standout and top seeded rival.

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