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China Sweeps Kazakhstan, Draws Vietnam in Asian Games

Sean CelisSeptember 19, 2026

Defending Champions Complete Perfect Asian Games Group Run China completed an unbeaten Asian Games women’s volleyball pool campaign by sweeping Kazakhstan in straight sets Friday in Okazaki, Japan. The defending champions won 25-18, 25-6, 25-14 in one hour, securing first place and a quarterfinal against Vietnam. China Sweeps Kazakhstan to Win Asian Games Pool Xinhua’s...

China, South Korea Enter Asian Games QF Unbeaten

Kenzo BolañosSeptember 16, 2026

Point Differential Separates Top Asian Games Contenders China and South Korea enter the Asian Games men’s basketball quarterfinals undefeated after controlling their respective preliminary-round assignments in Japan. Both finished 3-0, while China’s plus-128 point differential exceeded South Korea’s plus-87 mark across three group games. China Leads Asian Games Quarterfinal Field The completed preliminary round left...

Zverev Beats Ben Shelton to Claim Second 2026 Grand Slam

Brian BabaoSeptember 15, 2026

Six-Year Journey Ends with Zverev’s Grand Slam Triumph Alexander Zverev finally conquered New York, defeating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 to capture his first US Open championship. The victory came six years after Zverev surrendered a two-set advantage against Dominic Thiem in the 2020 championship match. Zverev Finally Erases Painful US Open Memory Reuters...

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...

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...

Greg Rusedski Backs Alex Eala to Become World No. 1

Editorial StaffSeptember 6, 2026

Grand Slam Experience Fuels Rusedski’s Bold Eala Prediction Former world No. 4 Greg Rusedski believes Alex Eala possesses the talent and mindset required to eventually become women’s tennis’ top-ranked player. The former US Open finalist made the assessment after closely following the Filipina’s remarkable breakthrough season across the WTA Tour. Rusedski Sees Championship Ceiling for...

Alex Eala Draws Pacquiao Comparison After WTA Breakthrough

Tristan AlindajaoSeptember 5, 2026

Alex Eala’s breakthrough season has brought growing international attention alongside increasingly visible support from Filipino tennis fans worldwide. Her Washington Open championship strengthened that profile, prompting comparisons with Manny Pacquiao’s enormous sporting influence across the Philippines. Washington Title Strengthens Eala’s Breakthrough Season Eala captured her first WTA Tour singles championship by defeating top seed Jessica...

Kia Philippines, PTA Launch Grassroots Tennis Program

Editorial StaffSeptember 4, 2026

Scholarships and Training Support Strengthen Future Tennis Talent Kia Philippines has committed an annual investment of ₱1 million to the Philippine Tennis Academy (PTA), expanding support for young Filipino tennis players through scholarships, tournament participation, coaching, and community development programs. The partnership begins with the Play It Forward Fundraising Tournament, reinforcing both organizations’ shared commitment...

Carlos Alcaraz Rallies Past Jaime Faria at US Open

Brian BabaoSeptember 3, 2026

Defending Champion Survives Faria Test in New York Carlos Alcaraz recovered from an uneven opening set to defeat Jaime Faria, 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2, at the US Open. The defending champion reached the third round while receiving an extended physical test following his four-month absence with a wrist injury. Alcaraz Recovers From Slow Start Against...

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