Alex Eala and Janice Tjen reached a career milestone together, advancing to the doubles semifinals of a WTA 500 event for the first time. The Southeast Asian duo were in full control as they cruised to a 6-3, 6-3 victory over second seeds Zhang Shuai of China and Cristina Bucsa of Spain in the doubles […]
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Jema Galanza was thrilled to finally be back on the court after missing the previous conference due to a major foot injury, but the returning Cool Smashers star couldn’t hide her disappointment as Creamline came up short against PLDT. “Siguro, may excitement na may kaba. Nakakapanibago na ngayon lang ulit nakabalik. Nakakalungkot lang na kinulang,” […]
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There would be no comeback this time for Alex Eala, as she was overpowered in straight sets by second seed Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia, 6-3, 6-2, on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the WTA Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open in the United Arab Emirates. Less than 24 hours after her marathon three-set triumph over Aliaksandra Sasnovich […]
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PLDT’s tendency to get carried away in key stretches has long been a challenge—a flaw head coach Rald Ricafort has consistently highlighted in past conferences. Aware of this, Savannah Davison focused on patience and composure, especially with a tough matchup against fan-favorite and perennial powerhouse Creamline looming. The Cool Smashers’ passionate supporters can easily rattle […]
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Sarut Vongchaisit of Thailand stormed to the top of the leaderboard with a four-under par 68 in a thrilling opening round of the Philippine Golf Championship, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission, on Thursday at the East Course of Wack Wack Golf and Country Club in Mandaluyong City. Battling gusty winds and a challenging layout, […]
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Savannah Davison powered PLDT to a statement victory over traditional powerhouse Creamline, leading the High Speed Hitters to a straight-set, 25-22, 25-17, 25-23 win to open their 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference campaign Thursday at the Filoil Centre. Davison set the tone early, delivering 13 crucial points in the first set to give her […]
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With improved communication and cohesion, Cignal is off to a strong start in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. The Super Spikers, who made only one offseason move while retaining their core, are now reaping the rewards of continuity. And their chemistry and familiarity is showing in their early success in the all-local tournament. […]
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Cignal regrouped after a split start and overpowered Choco Mucho in four sets, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-18, to notch back-to-back wins in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at the Filoil Centre. Coming off a sweep of Galeries Tower on opening day, the Super Spikers kept their foot on the gas, sustaining […]
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Despite a nearly four-hour rain delay, there was still plenty of action on Day Two of the Philippine Women’s Open, highlighted by a pair of shockers as the tournament’s big guns finally took the court on Tuesday at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila. Top seed and world no. 42 Tatjana Maria of Germany […]
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When Alex Eala steps onto the center court of the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center on Wednesday for what will once again be the featured match of the day, she will be playing for more than just a spot in the next round. The second-seeded Eala faces Japan’s Himeno Sakatsume, the third-highest ranked Japanese player in […]
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Myla Pablo is eager to combine her championship experience with a young, energetic core as the Chameleons prepare for the 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. Pablo, along with the core of the Petro Gazz team that won two championships last year, recently signed with Nxled following the Angels’ decision to take a leave of […]
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MJ Phillips is embracing a new challenge with Nxled, aiming to help lift the Chameleons from a winless campaign and into contention in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. Phillips, along with a core of the Petro Gazz side that captured both the All-Filipino and Reinforced Conference crowns last season, is expected to help […]
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On a Monday evening that felt more like a celebration than a tournament opener, Alex Eala finally stepped onto a professional tennis court at home—not as a promising junior, not as a visiting prodigy, but as a full-fledged professional carrying the hopes of a nation. For Eala, the moment was deeply personal. “I think it […]
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Alex Eala made a memorable debut in her first-ever hometown match as a pro, cruising to a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Alina Charaeva in the Round of 32 of the 2026 Philippine Women’s Open on Monday at the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center in the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila. In front of a sellout crowd, […]
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The Philippine Women’s Open was conceived to put the Philippines on the tennis map while giving local players the chance to test themselves against top-level competition. Monday’s matches at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center revealed both the promise and the challenges of women’s tennis in the country, as Filipino bets were shown the exit early […]
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The Philippine Women’s Open — the first-ever WTA-level tournament held in the country — offered more than just a chance for Filipinos to witness world-class tennis. More importantly, it gave local athletes an opportunity to experience top-level competition firsthand. This was exactly what UAAP Season 87 co-MVP Kaye Emana experienced when she competed in the […]
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Riding the wave of Alex Eala’s rising fame, Croatian star Donna Vekic is betting that the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open can help grow tennis in the country—and inspire the next generation of players to follow in the footsteps of the homegrown sensation. “It is amazing to ride on the wave of Alex’s impact and what […]
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For a long time, they were tagged as chokers. Now, they can finally call themselves world champions. Aurora Gaming PH completed its date with destiny, capturing the M7 World Championship title after a dominant 4–0 sweep of Indonesia’s Alter Ego in the grand finals on Sunday at the MPL Arena XO Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia. […]
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Alex Eala, 18-year-old SEA Games women’s doubles bronze medalist Tennielle Madis, and UAAP standouts Kaye Emana of UST and Elizabeth Abarquez of NU will defend the home front against an impressive field of international players when the main draw of the inaugural Philippine Open officially begins on Monday at the outdoor hard courts of the […]
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Spikers’ Turf powerhouse Cignal and Steven Rotter have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced Friday night. Rotter played a pivotal role for the HD Spikers over the past year, helping anchor the club’s championship runs in the 2024 Invitational and 2025 Open Conferences. The former AMC Cotabato standout claimed both Best Opposite Spiker […]
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As the calendar flipped and fireworks lit up the sky at the stroke of midnight, the biggest bang of the New Year belonged to Eya Laure. After a year-long absence from the Premier Volleyball League, Laure officially ushered in a new chapter by signing with Choco Mucho, ending months of uncertainty surrounding one of the […]
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Alas Pilipinas spent the year climbing heights it had never reached before. From the indoor courts to the open sand, the program showed a steady rise throughout the year, with its men’s and women’s teams breaking barriers that had long defined the country’s limits on the international stage. Breakthroughs on Both Fronts The ascent began […]
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Two years ago, SIBOL Pilipinas medaled in every event it entered at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games, finishing third overall with two golds, one silver, and three bronzes before going on to reign supreme as overall champions of the IESF World Esports Championship. That success now feels distant, overshadowed by a series of heartbreaks in […]
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