MANILA, March 4 -- Ateneo de Manila University blanked Adamson University, 5-0, in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 men's tennis tournament at the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila Sunday night.

The Blue Eagles improved to 6-1 for second place behind unbeaten University of Santo Tomas (UST) Tennisters (6-0).

The Falcons remained winless in seven matches.

Axl Gonzaga won the first singles over Miecos Candelasa, 6-2, 6-4, while JJ Llavore and Stef Gurria rallied past Reymoses Amba and Tristan Correos, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the first doubles match to give Ateneo a 2-0 lead.

JD Velez made it 3-0 after beating Ramon Bentillo, 6-4, 4-1 (ret.) in the second singles.

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