Brian Babao, Author at Sports Pilipinas

Medvedev Disqualified After Ball Strikes China Open Fan

Brian BabaoOctober 6, 2026

Djokovic Advances Following Medvedev Match Controversy Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open semifinals after striking a spectator with a ball during Monday’s match. Novak Djokovic advanced to the Beijing final after officials ended their contest with the Serbian leading 7-5, 5-3. Medvedev Disqualified After Ball Hits Spectator ESPN News Services documented Monday’s incident,...

Nikola Bartunkova Stuns Aryna Sabalenka at China Open

Brian BabaoOctober 5, 2026

World No. 2 Falls as China Open Produces Shock Result Nikola Bartunkova stunned world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka, winning 6-4, 6-3 during their third-round China Open match in Beijing. The Czech saved every break point she faced, while Novak Djokovic extended his perfect tournament record in the men’s draw. Bartunkova Stuns Sabalenka in Straight Sets...

Alex Eala Takes Asian Games Bronze After Wang Semifinal Loss

Brian BabaoOctober 2, 2026

Three-Set Battle Ends Eala’s Championship Match Hopes Alex Eala secured another Asian Games women’s singles bronze after China’s Wang Xiyu completed a three-set semifinal comeback Thursday. The Filipina won the opening set but lost 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, ending her bid for the championship match. Eala Falls to Wang After Commanding Asian Games Start Luisa Morales...

Eala, Rivera Bow Out of Asian Games Women’s Doubles

Brian BabaoOctober 1, 2026

Experienced Chinese Pair Ends Filipinas’ Medal Push Alex Eala and Shaira Rivera ended their Asian Games women’s doubles campaign after challenging an experienced Chinese tandem Wednesday. The Filipinas fell to Jiang Xinyu and Yang Zhaoxuan, 5-7, 2-6, at Higashiyama Park Tennis Center in Aichi-Nagoya. Eala-Rivera Fall to China in Straight Sets Kiko Demigillo of One...

Alex Eala Reaches Asian Games Semis, Guarantees Medal

Brian BabaoOctober 1, 2026

Second-Set Surge Sends Eala Into Medal Stage Alex Eala guaranteed another Asian Games medal after defeating Joanna Garland, 7-5, 6-0, in Wednesday’s women’s singles quarterfinal. The Filipina survived a demanding opening set before dominating the second at Higashiyama Park Tennis Center to reach the semifinals. Eala Beats Garland to Guarantee Asian Games Medal Kiko Demigillo...

Eala-Rivera Beat Hong Kong in Asian Games Tennis Debut

Brian BabaoSeptember 30, 2026

Filipina Pair Delivers Strong Asian Games Tennis Debut Alex Eala and Shaira Rivera opened their first tournament together successfully, sweeping Hong Kong in Asian Games women’s doubles Tuesday. The Filipinas secured a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Lai Ching Laam and Kallista Liu at Higashiyama Park Tennis Center. Eala-Rivera Advance Despite Asian Games Rain Delays Luisa...

Alex Eala Reaches Asian Games Tennis Quarterfinals

Brian BabaoSeptember 29, 2026

Aichi-Nagoya Campaign Starts Strong for Eala Alex Eala opened her Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games campaign emphatically, dismantling Thailand’s Patcharin Cheapchandej in straight sets Monday afternoon. The World No. 18 needed only two sets to secure a 6-1, 6-0 victory and reach the women’s singles quarterfinals. Alex Eala Dominates Asian Games Singles Opener Miguel Alfonso Caramoan covered...

Madis, Aludo Advance in Asian Games Women’s Doubles

Brian BabaoSeptember 29, 2026

Women’s Doubles Pair Overcomes Late Indonesian Rally Tenny Madis and Stefi Aludo delivered another Philippine tennis victory by eliminating Indonesia from the Asian Games women’s doubles tournament. The Filipina tandem won 6-3, 7-6 (4), surviving a difficult second-set comeback at Higashiyama Park Tennis Center. Madis, Aludo Beat Indonesia in Asian Games Doubles Rom Anzures covered...

Alcantara, Rivera Advance in Asian Games Mixed Doubles

Brian BabaoSeptember 28, 2026

Three-Set Thriller Delivers Mixed Doubles Breakthrough Niño Alcantara and Shaira Rivera delivered the Philippines’ first Asian Games tennis victory after surviving a three-set battle against Iran. The Filipino pair recovered from a difficult second frame to win 6-4, 1-6, 10-8 at Higashiyama Park Tennis Center. Alcantara, Rivera Survive Three-Set Battle With Iran Alcantara and Rivera...

Alex Eala Arrives in Japan for Asian Games Tennis Bid

Brian BabaoSeptember 27, 2026

Singles And Doubles Campaigns Highlight Eala’s Asian Games Return Alex Eala arrived in Japan as the Asian Games women’s singles top seed, carrying significantly greater expectations than three years earlier. The World No. 18 will pursue medals in singles and women’s doubles after collecting two bronzes during her 2023 debut. Alex Eala Arrives in Japan...

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