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A child takes part in a training session at Alabang Tennis Academy in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila. Photo: AFP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

‘I want to be Eala’: star sparks tennis boom in Philippines, but at what cost?

Alexandra Eala’s success has parents rushing their children to courts across the country, and a National Tennis Centre in the works.

ATP

Tennis players’ group says arm injuries up over 100%, calls for shorter season

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

First Filipino WTA winner Eala backed by sporting pedigree, unstoppable spirit

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

‘Really, really proud’ Eala makes history, first Filipino to win WTA singles title

‘Oh my gosh, winning a [WTA] 500, it’s insane. It’s an incredible milestone for me,’ the 21-year-old says after claiming Washington Open title.

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines beat Jessica Pegula of the United States in the final of the Washington Open. Photo: AFP
Alexandra Eala of the Philippines beat Jessica Pegula of the United States in the final of the Washington Open. Photo: AFP
Coleman Wong Chak-lam

Coleman Wong’s dream run at ATP event comes to an end with semi-final loss

Wong, who became the first city player to enter world top 100 on Thursday, bows out to opponent who was also playing first ATP semi-final.

ATP

Wong makes double slice of history, into top 100 and first ATP Tour semi-final

Coleman Wong beats Jenson Brooksby in straight sets to reach the last four of the Mifel Open in Mexico.

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Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong close to top 100 after beating top seed at ATP 250 event

Comeback win over world No 12 Jiri Lehecka at Mifel Open is ‘another level’, says Wong, who now faces American Jenson Brooksby in last eight.

Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong is now ranked No 102 after his win over Czech world No 12 Jiri Lehecka on Thursday. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong is now ranked No 102 after his win over Czech world No 12 Jiri Lehecka on Thursday. Photo: Getty Images
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Filipino tennis star Alexandra Eala stuns Zheng Qinwen in Washington Open debut

Another Chinese player, Wang Xinyu, fared better, saving three set points to beat 17-year-old American qualifier Julieta Pareja.

ATP

Canadian Open raises concerns over late pullouts after Sinner, Djokovic withdraw

Absence ⁠of top players from ATP 1000 events, especially at this stage of season, has become ⁠broader issue for tennis, says event’s director.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen faces uphill battle to make US Open main draw after quarter-final loss

Paris Olympic champion expects to go through qualifiers for the last grand slam of the season in New York unless she receives a wildcard.

Zheng Qinwen faces the real possibility that she will have to go through the qualifiers for the US Open. Photo: Getty Images
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

China’s Zheng Qinwen claims first WTA Tour last 8 spot in a year at Athens Open

Hubei native, who says she is happy with her improved form, needs to win tournament for chance of entry into main draw of US Open next month.

Zheng Qinwen will face either Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic, the world No 32, or France’s 204th-ranked Carole Monnet on Friday. Photo: AP
Zheng Qinwen will face either Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic, the world No 32, or France’s 204th-ranked Carole Monnet on Friday. Photo: AP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen pulls off first-round upset at Athens Open

The 23-year-old Hubei native needs to win the tournament in Greece to keep alive her hopes of making the main draw of the US Open.

Wimbledon

Guo ⁠Hanyu and Kristina ⁠Mladenovic triumph in Wimbledon women’s doubles

Chinese and French pair beat second seeds Gabriela ⁠Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani to claim their first major title together.

Wimbledon

Sinner beats Zverev to retain Wimbledon title after marathon battle

The win placed Italy’s Sinner in rare company as the 10th man in ‌the professional era to successfully defend the title.

Italy’s Jannik Sinner holds the trophy after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in the men’s singles final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on Sunday. Photo: AP
Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Linda Noskova reveals secret ingredients in emotional title success

The 21-year-old recovers from second set collapse to beat fellow Czech Karolina Muchova and claim first grand slam honour.

Linda Noskova poses with the Venus Rosewater Dish after overcoming Karolina Muchova in a dramatic Wimbledon final. Photo: Xinhua
Linda Noskova poses with the Venus Rosewater Dish after overcoming Karolina Muchova in a dramatic Wimbledon final. Photo: Xinhua
Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Jannik Sinner inspired by beaten Novak Djokovic, ready for Zverev

Italian aiming to retain crown on Sunday following semi-final dismantling of seven-time champion.

Wimbledon

From Martina to Muchova: all-Czech Wimbledon final continues nation’s rich legacy

Linda Noskova or Karolina Muchova will be third Czech female champion at the All England Club in four years, joining several legends.

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Wimbledon

Djokovic holds off Father Time to face Sinner in Wimbledon semi-finals again

Friday’s match will be third time in four years the Serbian, who is chasing his 25th grand slam title, and the holder have met at this stage.

Eventual Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner shakes hands with Novak Djokovic after winning their semi-final match last year. Photo: Reuters
Eventual Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner shakes hands with Novak Djokovic after winning their semi-final match last year. Photo: Reuters
Wimbledon

Alexander Zverev unfazed by potential Wimbledon lion’s den for Arthur Fery clash

No 2 seed set to be public enemy No 1 on Centre Court when he faces home favourite for right to meet Novak Djokovic or Jannik Sinner in final.

Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Djokovic makes history, Osaka sends Sabalenka crashing out

Djokovic’s victory over Russia’s Roman Safiullin took the Serb past Roger Federer to 106 men’s match-wins at the grass-court grand slam.

Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Osaka shows off new look before easy win; China’s Zhang is ousted

Japanese 14th seed makes another fashion statement before straight-sets win while Chinese doubles specialist Zhang loses to 10th seed.

Japan’s Naomi Osaka arrives on court for her second-round Wimbledon match against Anastasia Gasanova of Russia on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Wimbledon

China’s Zheng suffers first-round Wimbledon exit for fourth straight year

Compatriots Zhang Shuai and Wang Xinyu fare better, advancing to the second round where both will play top-15 women’s players.

China’s Zheng Qinwen was knocked out by Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic at the All England Club. Photo: AP
China’s Zheng Qinwen was knocked out by Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic at the All England Club. Photo: AP
Wimbledon

Djokovic sees off inspired Wu to reach Wimbledon second round

China’s Wu raised his level to snatch the second ‌set and kept up the pressure before Djokovic broke him and edged ahead ⁠in the contest.

Wimbledon

Wimbledon: China’s Wang, Zhang progress; French Open finalist Chwalinska out

Just weeks after fairy tale run at Roland Garros, the Pole sustains injury and comes down to earth on grass courts of All England Club.

Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Djokovic clash a ‘dream’ for Wu, Zheng hoping it’s third time lucky

Wu Yibing will face Novak Djokovic on Centre Court, while Zheng Qinwen has another chance to beat Katerina Siniakova in the first round.

China’s top players are all in action on the first day of Wimbledon. Photo: Reuters
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