![After trailing by two sets, Czechia fought back to defeat the Dominican Republic in one of the most thrilling matches of the Pasig City leg of the VNL. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design161-1024x576.png)
Czechia erased a two-set deficit to defeat the Dominican Republic in five sets, snapping its losing streak and boosting its Women’s Volleyball Nations League Finals hopes.
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United States Extends Winning Run as Balanced Attack Downs Serbia in Four Sets
The United States rallied past Serbia in four sets to complete a clean sweep of the Pasig City leg of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League in Manila.
![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-design157-1024x576.png)
Alex Eala’s Berlin Open Dream Ends as Linda Noskova Reaches First Grass-Court Final
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.
BRAVE CF Crown Changes Hands as Mohamed Said Maalem Dethrones Erko Jun in Slovenia
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-design149-1024x576.png)
Alex Eala Stuns World No. 8 Elina Svitolina After Elena Rybakina Upset in Berlin
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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Anja Zubic Leads Serbia Past Dominican Republic After Back-to-Back Five-Set Heartbreaks
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 Escapes Serbia Comeback Scare Ahead of Massive USA Showdown
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.
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Jordan Thompson Stars Again as United States Extends Winning Streak in Volleyball Nations League
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-design133-1024x576.png)
Alex Eala’s Breakthrough Season Continues as She Claims Another Big WTA Scalp in Berlin
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.
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Mayu Ishikawa Delivers Again as Japan Battles Past Serbia to Remain Unbeaten
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.