Alex Eala, partner Nikola Bartunkova fall in Wimbledon doubles

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala and Czech partner Nikola Bartunkova bowed out of the Wimbledon doubles, yielding to Jelena Ostapenko and Sofia Kenin, 6-3, 3-6, 1-6, early Friday (Philippine time). Hours after making history in the singles event, Eala tried to replicate her success in the doubles, but she and Bartunkova couldn’t capitalize on their

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Alex Eala crosses paths with Swiatek again, this time on grass

The journey continues for Alex Eala—and it will go through a familiar foe on an unfamiliar surface hosting their duel. The 21-year-old Filipino star heads into Wimbledon’s third round, where she will meet defending champion Iga Swiatek, hoping to add more days to what has already been a historic stretch for Eala at All-England Club.

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All over but shouting as Go now 12 up

BAGUIO—It’s going to be one tight battle in the final round. For second place, that is. LJ Go cracked par for the third straight day, shooting a two-under-par 70 to open up a 12-shot lead for the ICTSI Pinewoods Challenge title that plays its final 18 on Friday where eight players are within six shots

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Filipinos look to steal a win on Kiwis’ home floor

Gilas Pilipinas battles New Zealand in Auckland on Friday, looking to conquer the Boomers on their home floor for the Filipinos to have some sort of slack heading into the next window of the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers. The Filipinos will be looking to avenge a 69-66 loss the last time they tangled with

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Garcia pumped up over team-up with established national squad stars

Jude Garcia can’t wait to share the court with international stars Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo after earning a spot in the 14-man Alas Pilipinas pool for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi, Nagoya from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4. For the most decorated player in Spikers’ Turf history, the call-up presents an opportunity to

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After US coaching journey, Jimmy Alapag gets his big break in PBA

Jimmy Alapag admitted that returning to the Philippines wasn’t an option six years ago when, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, he and his family left for the United States to pursue better opportunities. “At the time, maybe not,” Alapag told the Inquirer on Tuesday, when asked if this homecoming was in any way

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Getting ‘strong’ backing, grassroots volley league targets massive field

The National Grassroots Volleyball League (NGVL) is looking to double its reach in its second season, targeting 200 teams as it continues its push to give young Filipino players a structured pathway to national competition. After opening with nearly 100 teams and around 2,500 players and coaches, the league hopes to bring in more school-

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