Johnny Arcilla
| Country (sports) |
 Philippines |
|---|---|
| Born |
15 February 1980 Butuan, Philippines |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 1288 (2 August 2010) |
| Current ranking | No. 1728 |
Medal record
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| Last updated on: February 3, 2015. | |
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Johnny Arcilla (born February 15, 1980) is a Filipino tennis player who represents the Philippines in international competition. Arcilla is an eight-time champion at the Philippine Columbian Association Open Tennis Championship.[1][2]
Early life
As young as five years old, Johnny Arcilla started as a ball boy in Butuan. His father served as his only coach and would play in the tennis court located just behind his house. At age seven, he begun joining tournaments and was scouted by Milo at age ten and saw potential on Arcilla. He later moved to Manila by himself at age twelve, knowing that most tournaments were held in Manila.[1]
Tennis career
Johnny Arcilla first won his first men's single title at the Philippine Columbian Association Open Tennis Championship in 2001. Arcilla later on became the champion of tournament in the 2001, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013 editions.[3][4]
External links
- Johnny Arcilla at the International Tennis Federation
- Johnny Arcilla at the Davis Cup
References
- 1 2 Coyiuto, Mae (11 January 2013). "Johnny Arcilla: The making of a champion". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
- ↑ From the wires (12 December 2013). "History beckons as Arcilla, Capadocia savor PCA Open hat-tricks". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
- ↑ "Veteran Arcilla ends upstart Mendoza's giant-killing ways". GMA News. 13 December 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
- ↑ Dawa, Arabela Princess (10 December 2013). "Arcilla kampeon sa PCA Open". Hataw Tabloid. Retrieved 4 February 2015.