Team Cebuana overpowered hometown bet SKA Blended, 2-0, to capture the title in the Penang International Tennis Tournament in Malaysia over the weekend.

Still fresh from outhustling Tennis Court Builders of Singapore in the semifinals, 2-1, the Filipino netters came through with smart plays to rule the event.

It was a tough road to the top for Team Cebuana as it had to win eight ties to claim the crown.

The team is composed of Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier, Derrick Santos, Gilbert Estrada, Jackie Tomacruz, Henry Escalante, Adelo Ruado, Toto Joven, Joseph Arcilla and Jon Lim. Team Captain is Gerard Maronilla with Johnny Arcilla as coach.

The team is supported by Cebuana Lhuillier, Araw Hospitality Group and Smilee Apparel.