Francis Casey Alcantara
 Alcantara playing in the second round of boys singles at Wimbledon on 29th June 2010 | |
| Full name | Francis Casey Alcantara |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines |
| Residence | Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines |
| Born |
4 February 1992 Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines |
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Turned pro | 2009 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 89–56 |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 114–43 |
| Last updated on: 17 May 2010. | |
Francis Casey "Niño"[1] Alcantara (born February 4, 1992) is a top-level tennis player from the Philippines. He won the 2009 Australian Open Boy's Doubles event with Hsieh Cheng-peng, beating Mikhail Biryukov and Yasutaka Uchiyama, 6-4, 6-2 in the final.
On January 1, 2009, Alcantara reached his highest junior ranking of World Number 14. And now, he aims for the World's no. 1 Tennis Player, with many supporting him. In winning the 2009 junior Australian Open doubles title, Alcantara and Cheng-peng did not lose a set during the tournament.
Alcantara recently completed his secondary education at Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan High School. He shares his winning titles with his co-Ateneans, loved ones, and especially to his late father.
References
- ↑ "A Page for Francis Casey "Niño" Alcantara". 12 July 2009. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
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