POC Chief Defends Eala’s Bold Stand Against WTA Rules
![Alex Eala heads into the Asian Games as one of the Philippines' biggest tennis stars, with her world ranking at No. 18. [Miguel Dela Vega | Sports Bytes PH]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design727-400x200.png)
POC president Abraham Tolentino backs Alex Eala’s decision to play at the Asian Games despite a scheduling clash with the WTA.
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Philippine Women’s Open earns praise as inaugural WTA 125 tournament wows fans
![Alex Eala's parents, Mike Eala and Rizza-Maniego Eala, warmly embrace their daughter after her 4-6, 4-6 women's singles quarterfinal loss to Colombia's Camila Osorio in the Philippine Women's Open last Thursday night. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_617-400x200.png)
The Philippine Women’s Open made a strong debut at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center, earning congratulations from sports leaders and international players for its world-class execution and sold-out crowds.
Tatjana Maria praises organization as Philippine Women’s Open impresses on debut
![German No. 1 seed Tatjana Maria gave top marks to the organization of the Philippine Women's Open. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_610-400x200.png)
German top seed Tatjana Maria lauded the organization of the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open after opening her campaign with a hard-fought first-round victory in Manila.
Philippine women’s tennis gears up as Rizal Memorial courts undergo operational testing
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Philippine tennis officials begin testing newly renovated courts at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center ahead of the historic Philippine Women’s Open.