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Elena Rybakina Overcomes Injury to Win First US Open

Brian BabaoSeptember 14, 2026

New World No. 1 Emerges After New York Triumph Elena Rybakina completed a remarkable New York turnaround, winning her first US Open championship despite significant ankle concerns. The Kazakh also secured the world No. 1 ranking, completing an extraordinary title-and-ranking double at Flushing Meadows. Ankle Injury Nearly Ends Rybakina’s US Open Bid Reuters detailed how...

Ben Shelton Beats Tiafoe to Reach First US Open Final

Brian BabaoSeptember 12, 2026

Zverev Showdown Awaits After Shelton’s Major Milestone Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe in four sets, earning his first Grand Slam final appearance at the US Open. The eighth-seeded American now faces Alexander Zverev with an opportunity to capture the biggest championship of his emerging career. Shelton Recovers to Beat Tiafoe in Four Sets Agence France-Presse...

Elena Rybakina Beats Osaka to Reach US Open Quarterfinals

Brian BabaoSeptember 9, 2026

US Open Quarterfinal Spot Highlights Rybakina’s Grand Slam Push Elena Rybakina powered past Naomi Osaka, 6-1, 6-4, to reach her first US Open quarterfinal at Flushing Meadows. The second seed needed only 66 minutes to eliminate the two-time New York champion and continue pursuing another major title. Rybakina Takes Immediate Control Against Osaka Reuters detailed...

Haylee Garcia Ready for Four-Event Asian Games Debut

Brian BabaoSeptember 8, 2026

Filipina Rising Star Targets Finals Spot at Asian Games Haylee Garcia enters her first Asian Games carrying international experience and a training philosophy centered on consistent daily improvement. The 17-year-old Filipina will compete across all four women’s artistic gymnastics events while targeting a place in the continental finals. Garcia Builds Preparation Around Rule of 100...

Zachary Nunez Ready to Represent PH at Asian Games

Brian BabaoSeptember 8, 2026

Filipino-American Gymnast Continues Remarkable National Team Journey Filipino-American gymnast Zachary Nunez will represent the Philippines again, continuing a national-team journey he once considered nearly unreachable. His third Philippine assignment brings another significant step, with the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games presenting his biggest international stage yet. Nunez Embraces Third Opportunity with Philippines Paige Javier of ABS-CBN News...

Alex Eala Exits US Open After Thriller Against Iva Jovic

Brian BabaoSeptember 7, 2026

World No. 14 Survives Eala in Thrilling New York Duel Alex Eala came within three games of another career breakthrough before Iva Jovic ended her deepest US Open campaign. The Filipina pushed the World No. 14 through three demanding sets before falling, 5-7, 6-3, 5-7, at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Jovic Survives Eala’s Three-Set Challenge Paolo...

Carlos Alcaraz Cruises Past Wu Into US Open Round 4

Brian BabaoSeptember 6, 2026

Spaniard Continues Title Defense with Commanding New York Win Carlos Alcaraz continued his commanding US Open title defense by sweeping China’s Wu Yibing under the Arthur Ashe Stadium lights. The Spaniard advanced, 6-3, 6-4, 6-1, extending his impressive Grand Slam winning streak to 17 consecutive matches. Alcaraz Reasserts Control After Early Wu Response Reuters reported...

Alex Eala Faces Friend Iva Jovic in US Open Round 3

Brian BabaoSeptember 5, 2026

Friendship Takes Back Seat in Battle for Last 16 Spot Alex Eala and Iva Jovic will temporarily shelve their friendship while competing for a coveted US Open Last 16 berth. Their third-round clash brings two familiar competitors together at Louis Armstrong Stadium during Eala’s deepest New York campaign. Friendship Gives Way to US Open Stakes...

Bennie Boatwright Moves Closer to Gilas Pilipinas Debut

Brian BabaoSeptember 4, 2026

Naturalized Forward Adds Another Option for Tim Cone Bennie Boatwright moved closer to representing Gilas Pilipinas after his naturalization bill officially lapsed into law following months of waiting. His eventual availability could strengthen Tim Cone’s frontcourt choices as the Philippines continues navigating the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Boatwright Naturalization Reaches Major Milestone Jonas...

Alex Eala Beats Mary Stoiana to Advance at US Open

Brian BabaoSeptember 3, 2026

Filipina Tennis Star Continues Breakthrough Season in New York Alex Eala opened her US Open campaign emphatically, defeating American qualifier Mary Stoiana, 6-1, 6-2, in straight sets. The Filipina advanced into the second round for another season while carrying a career-best World No. 18 ranking. Eala Cruises Past Stoiana in US Open First Round Faye...

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