On SBS Filipino's Trending Ngayon podcast this week, as the new year begins, tennis is trending with the United Cup taking center stage in Australia as the official lead-up to the Australian Open 2026. Excitement among Filipino tennis fans is further fueled by Alex Eala’s historic Australian Open campaign and the Philippines hosting its first-ever WTA 125 tournament, the Philippine Women’s Open.
Key Points
- The 2026 United Cup is underway in Perth and Sydney, featuring 18 qualified nations and serving as a major key lead up event for the Australian Open.
- The season’s first Grand Slam, the Australian Open from January 12 to February 1, 2026 will showcase nearly all of the world’s top 100 men’s and women’s players.
- Filipina tennis star Alex Eala earns her first direct entry into the Australian Open singles main draw, thanks to her world ranking of No. 53—marking a major milestone in her professional career—while also set to compete in the women’s doubles event.
- The Philippines will make history by hosting its first WTA 125 tournament, the Philippine Women’s Open, from January 26 to 31 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Centre in Manila, signaling a major boost for tennis in the country.
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