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Home, at Last: Alex Eala’s relishes pro debut before her own

January 27, 2026
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 cruises past Charaeva in Philippine Women’s Open debut

January 26, 2026
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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Local bets Madis, Abarquez fall short in Philippine Women’s Open opener

January 26, 2026
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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As Miekho Natinga shatters record, Jeff Napa beams as history stays at NU

January 26, 2026
For nearly four decades, the unparalleled feat stood untouched. Ten three-pointers in a single UAAP basketball game—a mark first set by University of the East legend and three-time champion Allan Caidic—was long considered rare air. National University head coach Jeff Napa tied the record in Season 65 (August 22, 2002), while Alvin Pasaol and Terrence […]
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Kaye Emana relishes chance to compete on WTA stage ahead of UAAP title defense

January 26, 2026
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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Donna Vekic hopes Philippine Women’s Open spurs tennis growth

January 26, 2026
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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