Trending Ngayon: Tennis season nagsimula na

Sa Trending Ngayon podcast ng SBS Filipino ngayong linggo, kasabay ng pagsisimula ng Bagong Taon, trending ang tennis dahil sa ginaganap na United Cup sa Australia na nagsisilbing paghahanda para sa Australian Open 2026. Lalong pinainit ang usapan ng mga Pilipino sa paglahok ni Alex Eala sa Australian Open at sa makasaysayang pagho-host ng Pilipinas ng kauna-unahang WTA 125 tournament, ang Philippine Women’s Open.

The tennis season has begun, with the United Cup currently underway in Sydney and Perth. The first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open, will take place from January 12 to February 1, 2026. Meanwhile, the Philippines is set to host its first WTA 125 tournament, the Philippine Women’s Open, scheduled for January 26–31. Credit: Alex Eala (IG), United Cup (Facebook) and Tennis Australia/Vince Caligiur

Key Points

• Isinasagawa sa Perth at Sydney ang United Cup 2026, tampok ang 18 bansa at nagsisilbing opisyal na lead-up event para sa Australian Open.
• Magsisimula sa Enero 12 hanggang Pebrero 1, 2026, at lalahukan ng halos lahat ng top 100 men’s at women’s players sa mundo.
• Filipina tennis star Alex Eala direktang kwalipikado sa Australian Open main draw, ang kanyang unang direct entry sa singles, bukod pa sa paglahok sa women’s doubles.
• Kauna-unahang WTA 125 tournament sa Pilipinas, ang makasaysayang Philippine Women’s Open ay gaganapin mula Enero 26–31 sa Rizal Memorial Tennis Centre sa Maynila.

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