NATIONAL stalwart and 2019 Southeast Asian Games campaigner Sarah Joy Barredo dominated eased to the quarterfinals of the 2019 Smart National Badminton Open with a big win Tuesday at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex.
The UAAP Season 81 women's Rookie of the Year beat Daisy Preglo 21-2, 21-3 in a 25-minute match, to set up a showdown with Samantha Ramos.
Second seed Jochelle Alvarez also advanced with a 21-11, 21-17 win over Patricia De Leon.
National team members Geva De Vera and Chanelle Lunod beat Camille Buagas and Jiselle Capillo, 21-13, 21-12, to book their place in the quarterfinals.
Lunod then took another win later in the afternoon alongside Carlo Remo, 19-21, 21-13, 21-9, over Petronilo Nim II and Capillo in the mixed doubles opening round,
Ariel Magnaye and Alvin Morada also clinched their spot into the next round of men's doubles, sweeping Keeyan Gabuelo and Paul Gonzales, 21-6, 21-12.
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