![Eala falls to Noskova in Berlin but leaves with another strong semifinal showing as her steady rise on the WTA Tour continues. [WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design157-400x200.png)
Linda Noskova defeated Alexandra Eala in straight sets to reach her first grass-court final at the Berlin WTA event, halting the Filipina’s breakthrough run.
Mohamed Said Maalem stunned Erko Jun at BRAVE CF 106 to become the new light heavyweight champion, proving age is no barrier to greatness.
![Alexandra Eala during her quarterfinal match against Elina Svitolina. [WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design149-400x200.png)
Alexandra Eala continued her dream run at the Berlin Tennis Open, upsetting World No. 8 Elina Svitolina to book a semifinal showdown against Linda Noskova.
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Serbia snapped its losing streak with a straight-set victory over the Dominican Republic behind a strong performance from Anja Zubic in the Volleyball Nations League in Pasig City.
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Defending champion Italy overcame a resilient Serbia in five thrilling sets to improve to 5-1 in the Volleyball Nations League at the PhilSports Arena.
![Chiaka Ogbogu at the net during international competition. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design138-400x200.png)
The United States stayed unbeaten in the Volleyball Nations League Pasig City leg after overpowering Czechia in straight sets behind a dominant blocking performance.
![Alex Eala during the Berlin Tennis Open. [WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design133-400x200.png)
Alex Eala continued her impressive 2026 campaign by defeating reigning Queen’s champion Donna Vekic in straight sets to advance to the second round of the Berlin Tennis Open.
![Japan women's national volleyball team during the Volleyball Nations League in Pasig City. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design130-400x200.png)
Japan remained unbeaten in the Volleyball Nations League after overcoming Serbia in a thrilling five-set battle to close the opening day of the Pasig City leg.
![Italy women's national volleyball team during the Volleyball Nations League in Pasig City. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design129-400x200.png)
Defending champion Italy returned to winning ways in the Volleyball Nations League after defeating Czechia in straight sets at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
![Jordan Thompson, Logan Eggleston and Dana Rettke powered Team USA to another convincing VNL victory as Week 2 officially got underway. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design128-400x200.png)
The United States opened its Volleyball Nations League Week 2 campaign in Pasig City with a commanding straight-set victory over the Dominican Republic behind Jordan Thompson and a balanced offensive display.