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Alex Eala will finally take the court for Team Philippines in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, competing in the women’s singles and mixed doubles quarterfinals in Nonthaburi.
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Team Philippines overcame Vietnam, 2-1, in the women’s tennis team event at the 33rd SEA Games, guaranteeing a bronze medal and advancing to the semifinals in Nonthaburi.
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Alex Eala’s return to the Southeast Asian Games injects momentum into Team Philippines as the tennis competition opens on Wednesday, Dec. 10, in Bangkok.
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Elena Rybakina defeated World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6–3, 7–6 (0) to win the WTA Finals in Riyadh, becoming the first player from Kazakhstan to claim the title.
![Sabalenka vs. Rybakina for the WTA Finals crown — power showdown incoming. [photo credit: WTA Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/578709199_1393352112155022_3572360136112025300_n-400x200.jpg)
Aryna Sabalenka battled past Amanda Anisimova in three sets to return to the WTA Finals championship match, where she will face first-time finalist Elena Rybakina in Riyadh.
![Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova set for a high-stakes semifinal showdown. [photo credit: Xinhua/Luo Chen]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BpjtWsEA3TaAGvy4-400x200.png)
Aryna Sabalenka powered past Coco Gauff to top the Steffi Graf group at the WTA Finals and book a semifinal clash against Amanda Anisimova.
Aryna Sabalenka outlasted Jessica Pegula in a three-set battle at the WTA Finals, securing her second straight win and tightening her grip on the Steffi Graf group lead.
![Elena Rybakina celebrates after completing a statement comeback win over Iga Swiatek in Riyadh. [photo screenshot: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot_428-400x200.png)
Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down to defeat Iga Swiatek at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, sealing a semifinal berth with one match still to play.
Aryna Sabalenka powered past Jasmine Paolini in straight sets to kick off her WTA Finals campaign in Riyadh, leaning on her serve and composure to secure a strong opening victory.
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The Singapore Tennis Open takes a major leap in 2026 as it becomes the only WTA 500 event in Southeast Asia, elevating Singapore’s tennis ambitions to new heights.