Novak eyes more Slams from Rafa
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — Novak Djokovic warned that he expects great rival Rafael Nadal is returning "to win a Grand Slam, not just to…
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Eala WTA rank dips
Filipino tennis prodigy Alex Eala dropped a rank in the latest Women's Tennis Association rankings released last 25 December.
Eala kicks off pro season
‘I’m trying to look at the short term, so I’m preparing for the Australian Open 2024. I’ll be joining the qualifying, that’s on 8 January.’
Eala wants national team return
Whatever happens, Alex Eala will play for the national team in major international events.
Alex draws inspiration from Rafa
‘It is from him that I first heard the advice to surround yourself with good people. The further I go into my journey, the more I feel how…
Kinaadman secures Dagitab Open crown
Kinaadman and Olivarez traded serves in the first four games and exchanged breaks in the next two before the latter broke the former again…
Eala polishes game ahead of 2024 season
Tennis star Alex Eala would have to work on her consistency and mental focus to get good results in her second season as a professional.
Eala wishes Phl tennis growth
Her achievements and meteoric rise have sparked interest in local tennis.
Axelsen, Tai bag World Tour titles
‘But a great sportsman gets up and recovers from disappointing experiences.’
Eala eyes 4 Grand Slam stints
Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala will have a busy 2024 season as she plans to get a crack at all four Grand Slams.
Busy Eala finds time to celebrate Christmas
Despite her busy schedule, Alex Eala will still find time to celebrate Christmas with her family.
Olivarez seeks Dagitab Open title
Eric Jed Olivarez faces a formidable challenge in pursuit of back-to-back men's singles crown, top-billing the Dagitab Festival National…
Eala sets sights on Australian Open
Alex Eala's stay in the country is not just for pleasure as she is neck-deep in training for the main draw of the Australian Open next year.
Tired Kyrgios eyes retirement
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Nick Kyrgios said that "I don't want to play anymore" but will give his tennis career another one or two years,…
Nadal, Alcaraz clash in ‘Netflix Slam’
PARIS, France (AFP) — Rafael Nadal will face Carlos Alcaraz in an exhibition match in Las Vegas on 3 March, the fixture's broadcaster and…
Philta elects new president
‘We didn’t expect this huge attendance.’
‘Nervous’ Osaka eyes Paris Olympics
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — A "nervous" Naomi Osaka has targeted a place at next year's Paris Olympics and more Grand Slam titles after she makes…
Nadal aims to be ‘competitive’
‘It’s been a long year in which I’ve gone through many phases, from trying to get back to compete at the clay season, week after week,…