AJ Lim Dominates PCA Men’s Singles for Fourth Championship Title

Alberto “AJ” Lim Jr. reaffirmed his supremacy in Philippine tennis after overpowering top rival Jed Olivarez, 6-2, 6-1, 6-4, to clinch his third consecutive and fourth overall PCA Men’s Singles Open title at the prestigious Philippine Columbian Association (PCA) Tennis Championships in Paco, Manila.

In a highly anticipated showdown between the tournament’s top two seeds, the 26-year-old Lim displayed masterful control from start to finish, dictating the pace with precision shots and unyielding focus. Despite a spirited fightback from Olivarez in the final set, Lim held his ground to complete the straight-sets victory — a testament to his consistency, mental toughness, and enduring excellence on the court.

“We are tremendously proud and filled with joy at AJ Lim’s performance,” said Jean Henri Lhuillier, President of Unified Tennis Philippines (UTP) and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier. “His dedication, discipline, and heart truly reflect the spirit of Cebuana Lhuillier. To see him rise once more to claim the PCA Open title is a moment of great pride — not only for us but for Philippine tennis as a whole.”

Lim, who serves as Cebuana Lhuillier’s tennis ambassador, took home the ₱200,000 top prize. His first PCA championship came in 2015, when he made history as the youngest-ever winner at just 16 years old. A decade later, Lim continues to inspire the next generation of Filipino players with his exceptional skill, resilience, and passion for the sport.

In other finals, seasoned duo Johnny Arcilla and Bryan Saarenas captured the men’s doubles crown after outlasting Fritz Chris Verdad and Rolly Saga in a thrilling match, 6-3, 5-7, (11-9). Meanwhile, rising star Tennielle Madis dominated Kaye Anne Emana, 6-0, 6-3, to seize the women’s singles title — capping off a week of intense, world-class tennis action at the PCA courts.