University of Santo Tomas and University of the Philippines secured crucial victories in both the men’s and women’s divisions of the UAAP Season 87 Tennis Tournament on Saturday at the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila. Their eyes red following a defeat to National University, the defending champion UST netters scored a 5-0 sweep over La Salle while the UP Maroons dumped the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 4-1, for their third straight win. Sebastian Santos sealed UST's massive victory by defeating JT Bernardo, 6-3, 6-1, in the third singles match. Nilo Ledama dominated La Salle's Ohye Tortal in the second singles match, 6-1, 6-2, putting UST firmly in control. Ericjay Tangub followed with another commanding performance, overwhelming Yassan Al Anazi, 6-1, 6-1, in the first singles match. In the doubles matches, Steven Sonsona and Brent Cortes displayed composure to edge Marcus Guinoo and Darwin Cosca, 6-3, 7(7)-6(5), in the first doubles encounter. Richard Bautista and Geo Serino wrapped up the sweep with a hard-fought 6-4, 7(7)-6(4) victory over EJ Geluz and Enzo Enriquez in the second doubles match. With the win, UST regained the solo lead at 6-1. Meanwhile, Karl Miguel and Andrei Jarata clinched the tie for the Maroons with a 6-0, 6-3 win over JB Cuarto and Aidyll Ignacio in the first doubles match. Fighting Maroon Miguel Iglupas set the tone with a commanding 6-0, 6-0 triumph over Gab Quintana in the opening singles match. Lance Fernandez added to UP's lead, overcoming Ateneo's Stef Gurria, 7-5, 6-3, in the third singles match. JD Velez kept Ateneo's hopes alive with a gritty 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 comeback win against Aslan Carbonilla. However, Loucas Fernandez and Raymund Goco sealed UP's victory with a 6-2, 6-1 win over JJ Llavore and Gian Camingue in the second doubles match. UP improved to 5-2, tying with University of the East for third place, while Ateneo dropped to 2-5, sitting in fifth. In the women’s division, the UST Female Tennisters mirrored their male counterparts with a 5-0 sweep over Ateneo. Judy Padilla and Christine Gulagula delivered a commanding 6-0, 6-2 win over Reizel Coco and Audrey Ruiz in the pivotal first doubles match. UST improved to 4-1, holding second place, while Ateneo remained winless in five ties. UP also secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over La Salle in the women’s division, led by Glydel Guevarra's decisive 6-1, 6-3 win over Jam Madis in the third singles match. Jufe Cocoy gave UP an early lead with a dominant 6-1, 6-1 victory over Althea Liwag in the second singles match. However, Maikee Vicencio responded for La Salle, overwhelming Gia Cari 6-2, 6-0 to even the tie. Jonamil Prado and Jesha Cervantes regained UP's advantage with a 6-2, 6-0 win over Bea Gomez and Precious Miranda in the first doubles match. In a gripping finish, Amor Idjao and Arianne Nillasca battled past Joshea Malazarte and Sydney Enriquez in the second doubles match, 6(3)-7(7), 6-4, 10-8, to secure a late point for La Salle. UP maintained third place with a 3-2 record, while La Salle dropped to 1-4, falling to fourth.