MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev battled past big-serving Hubert Hurkacz on Wednesday, Jan. 24, to set up a potential Australian Open semifinal against Carlos Alcaraz as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska's dream run continued. Russia's Daniil Medvedev celebrates victory...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Daniil Medvedev stayed on track for a third Australian Open final in four years on Monday, Jan. 22, as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska upset former champion Victoria Azarenka to surge into the quarterfinals. Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska hits a return against Belarus'...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz faces unseeded Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic as he bids to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals on Monday, Jan. 22, while Victoria Azarenka is dreaming of a third title. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (AFP) The Spanish second seed has yet to be fully tested in Melbourne but...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz sent a chilling warning to his Australian Open rivals on Saturday, Jan. 20, outclassing Shang Juncheng before the Chinese teenager was forced to retire as Iga Swiatek aims for her 19th straight win. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz hits a return against China's Shang...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz faces Chinese teenager Shang Juncheng on Saturday, Jan. 20, as he bids to reach the last 16 at the Australian Open for the first time, with Iga Swiatek hunting for a statement win. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (AFP) The Spanish world number two blitzed Richard...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek admitted she was mentally "at the airport" before staging an astonishing comeback against Danielle Collins to stay alive in the Australian Open on Thursday, Jan. 18, as Carlos Alcaraz returned to action. Poland's Iga Swiatek hits a return against USA's Danielle...
University of the Philippines has tapped two promising prospects from the Visayas as program director Oliver Almadro gets his hands on the rebuilding of the school’s women’s volleyball team. Bacolod Tay Tung High School’s Jothea Mae Ramos and Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu’s Joanneesse...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek survived a tough test against former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round in Melbourne on Tuesday, Jan. 16, as Carlos Alcaraz prepared to make his bow. Poland's Iga Swiatek hits a return against USA's Sofia Kenin during their women's singles...
BACOLOD CITY – Two New People’s Army (NPA) rebels have surrendered to the police and turned over firearms and explosives in Negros Occidental. AN elderly communist rebel receives assistance from the police after he surrendered in Talisay City, Negros Occidental on January 14. (Photo via Glazyl...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has received assurance from his predecessors of their full support, pledging to assist him whenever he may need it. Former finance secretaries Cesar V. Purisima, Carlos G. Dominguez III, and Margarito B. Teves have expressed their support for Recto and assured him...
Rising talent Alex Eala and star player Diana Mae ‘Tots’ Carlos will have a share of the spotlight in the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night two weeks from now. Alex Eala (left) and Tots Carlos (File photo/PVL Images) Eala, 18, is going to be...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz says the challenge of toppling 10-time champion Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open gives him "extra motivation" as he aims to end the Serbian's long reign in Melbourne. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (AFP/File photo) The Spanish world number two missed the Grand Slam...
