Early life
As young as five years old, Johnny Arcilla started as a ball boy in Butuan. His father served as his only coach and would play in the tennis court located just behind his house. At age seven, he began joining tournaments and was scouted by Milo at age ten and saw potential on Arcilla. He later moved to Manila by himself at age twelve, knowing that most tournaments were held in Manila.Tennis career
Johnny Arcilla first won his first men's single title at the Philippine Columbian Association Open Tennis Championship in 2001. Arcilla later on became the champion of tournament in the 2001, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 2019 and 2022 editions at the age of 42. Arcilla was just 21 when he won his first title in 2001.References
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* * Filipino male tennis players People from Butuan Sportspeople from Agusan del Norte 1980 births Living people Tennis players at the 2006 Asian Games Tennis players at the 2010 Asian Games SEA Games gold medalists for the Philippines SEA Games bronze medalists for the Philippines SEA Games medalists in tennis Competitors at the 2005 SEA Games Competitors at the 2007 SEA Games Competitors at the 2009 SEA Games Asian Games competitors for the Philippines Competitors at the 2001 SEA Games {{Philippines-tennis-bio-stub