Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2022 23:25:50 +0000
By NIKOLE JAVIER “YESSSSS!!!!” That was the reaction of Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala after earning a slot in the qualifying rounds for next year’s Australian Open in Melbourne. The excitement was understandable as this will mark Eala’s first pro-level match in a Grand Slam event. “YESSSSS!!!! I made the cut for the Qualifying Rounds of […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 03 May 2022 12:17:06 +0000
THE Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) thanked the world and continental governing bodies for tennis for allowing Filipino athletes to compete in the Vietnam 31st Southeast Asian Games despite the suspension of the Philippine Tennis Association (Philta). “The POC is extending its gratitude to the ITF [International Tennis Federation] and ATF [Asian Tennis Federation] for allowing our […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:19:22 +0000
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Executive Board suspended the national sports associations (NSAs) of athletics and tennis during its special meeting Thursday. POC President Bambol Tolentino said the Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) was suspended for its non-compliance with an order from the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to amend its charter and hold […]
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