Johnny Arcilla
Country (sports) | Philippines |
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Born | Butuan, Philippines | 15 February 1980
Plays | Right-handed |
Singles | |
Highest ranking | No. 1288 (2 August 2010) |
Current ranking | No. 1728 |
Last updated on: February 3, 2015. |
Johnny Arcilla (born February 15, 1980) is a Filipino tennis player who represents the Philippines in international competition. Arcilla is a nine-time champion at the Philippine Columbian Association Open Tennis Championship.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]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 began 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
[edit]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, 2013 [3][4] 2019 and 2022 editions at the age of 42. Arcilla was just 21 when he won his first title in 2001.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "Arcilla, Capadocia Rule PCA Open - SAGISAG PH".
External links
[edit]- Johnny Arcilla at the International Tennis Federation
- Johnny Arcilla at the Davis Cup
- Filipino male tennis players
- People from Butuan
- Sportspeople from Agusan del Norte
- 1980 births
- Living people
- Tennis players at the 2006 Asian Games
- Tennis players at the 2010 Asian Games
- SEA Games gold medalists for the Philippines
- SEA Games bronze medalists for the Philippines
- SEA Games medalists in tennis
- Competitors at the 2005 SEA Games
- Competitors at the 2007 SEA Games
- Competitors at the 2009 SEA Games
- Asian Games competitors for the Philippines
- Competitors at the 2001 SEA Games
- 21st-century Filipino sportsmen
- Asian tennis biography stubs
- Filipino sportspeople stubs