World No. 10 Amanda Anisimova wouldn’t be surprised to see a packed crowd rooting mostly for third-round opponent Alex Eala on her home turf when they clash in the Cincinnati Open on Tuesday, Aug. 18 (Philippine time). The ninth seeded American is aware of Eala’s growing fan base wherever she...
MASON, Ohio (AP) — Iga Swiatek overcame a short turnaround after winning in Toronto on Thursday to beat Colombian Emiliana Arango, 6-3, 6-0, on center court at the Cincinnati Open on Sunday, Aug. 16. It was the seventh consecutive win for Swiatek, who won the title in Cincinnati last year. “It...
Another elite player awaits Alex Eala on court when she faces world No. 10 Amanda Anisimova in the third round of the Cincinnati Open in Ohio on Monday, Aug. 17. This would be the first time that the 21-year-old Eala is competing against the two-time Grand Slam finalist, who ranked as high as No. 3...
MASON, Ohio (AP) — Novak Djokovic 's stay at the Cincinnati Open was a short one. It also might be his last. The 24-time major champion fell to Thiago Agustin Tirante 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday, Aug. 15, in a match that took 2 hours, 44 minutes in hot and humid conditions. A 25-year-old from...
Top Filipino netters and rising stars converge at the CSA Tennis Stadium in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan as the 2026 Gentry Open fires off on Thursday, Aug. 20 at the CSA Tennis Stadium. Founded by entrepreneur and sports aficionado Hayb “Pareng Hayb” Anzures, the second edition of the...
MASON, Ohio (AP) — Venus Williams ' losing streak in singles play has reached 13 matches. The seven-time major champion was defeated, 6-2, 6-2, by Emiliana Arango on Friday, Aug. 14, in the first round of the Cincinnati Open. The 46-year-old Williams received a wild-card entry to the WTA...
A government closer to the people and a better Philippines are what President Marcos hopes to leave after his presidency. Although hesitant, Marcos gave a lengthy response when asked what legacy he hopes to leave to the country after his term in 2028. "I 'm weary about legacy. Legacy is when...
Alex Eala gears up for another tough battle as she faces familiar opponent Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the second round of the Cincinnati Open in Ohio on Saturday, Aug. 15 (Philippine time). The Filipina ace received a first-round bye after being seeded 17th in the WTA 1000 tournament and now takes on...
TORONTO (AP) — Seventh-seeded Iga Swiatek beat second-seeded Elena Rybakina, 6-2, 6-3, on Thursday, Aug. 13, in the National Bank Open for her first WTA Tour title of the year and 26th overall. Swiatek. from Poland, broke Rybakina’s serve early in the match and went on to take the opening set...
Alex Eala and her American friend Iva Jovic put their friendship behind them as they clash in the Stars of the Open, a charity event held annually during US Open’s Fan Week, on Aug. 27 in New York. The two emerging stars join the quadruple showdown that also features Americans Amanda Anisimova,...
Another stern test awaits Alex Eala as she finds herself in the bottom half of the draw at the Cincinnati Open in Ohio, which fires off on Thursday, Aug. 13 (Friday, Aug. 14, Philippine time). The 21-year-old Filipina secured an opening-round bye after being seeded 17th in the WTA 1000 tournament,...
Alex Eala has nothing but gratitude for the overwhelming support she has been receiving, especially from the Filipino fans who came out in full force to cheer throughout her campaign at the WTA 1000 National Bank Open in Toronto, Canada. The 21-year-old Eala has cherished every moment she has stood...
