Category Archives: Tennis

  Tennis great Rafael Nadal and his wife, Maria Francisca Perello, were in the limelight in Madrid as they marked the third edition of the Rafa Nadal Foundation Awards. The ceremony at the Movistar Space recognized excellence among non-profit organizations and individuals impacting society through sport, education, and social causes.   The foundation was established… Read More »

Alexandra “Alex” Eala’s remarkable journey at the 2025 Miami Open has captivated the tennis world. Entering the tournament as a wild card ranked No. 140, the 19-year-old Filipina showcased her burgeoning talent by defeating several higher-ranked opponents, including Grand Slam champions Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys, and Iga Świątek. Her inspiring run concluded in the semifinals… Read More »

      Novak Djokovic once spoke about the immense influence his wife Jelena and former coach Jelena Gencic had on his life. The Serbian tennis star opined that a man cannot function without a woman by his side.   When Djokovic arrived in Melbourne in 2016 for the Australian Open, he looked back at… Read More »

  Pablo Carreno Busta went off the rails during the ATP Challenger tournament in Girona, Spain, on Thursday (March 27) after a dubious call from the chair umpire during the third set of his Round-of-16 match. A few fans on social media subsequently recalled Novak Djokovic’s default at the 2020 US Open for accidentally hitting… Read More »

    Alex De Minaur and Katie Boulter returned home after their respective campaigns in Indian Wells and the Miami Open. The couple took some time off to play golf and got into a friendly debate while competing against each other.   While De Minaur reached the fourth round in Miami, Boulter was eliminated by… Read More »

      Martina Navratilova, the 18-time Major singles champion, was surprised and impressed by Novak Djokovic’s gloves at the Miami Open. Djokovic was seen slipping on a large pair of blue gloves at the changeovers during his quarterfinal victory over Sebastian Korda.   There have been moments earlier in the tournament when Djokovic has… Read More »

    Rafael Nadal Academy sent an adorable message to their academy graduate, Alexandra Eala, highlighting her reactions to winning and losing during her 2025 Miami Open dream campaign. The Filipino teenage star shocked the tennis world at the WTA 1000 by defeating three Grand Slam champions in consecutive matches.   Eala received a main… Read More »

      Jannik Sinner was spotted on the go-karting track on Thursday amid his doping suspension. He was with Italian motorsport racing driver Antonio Giovinazzi— winner of the 2023 Ferrari Le Mans- and professional cyclist Giulio Ciccone. The three Italians competed against each other and had a fun outing away from their professional setting.… Read More »

Toni Nadal, the esteemed coach and uncle of Rafael Nadal, recently shared his admiration for Alexandra Eala following her incredible run at the Miami Open. Eala, a rising star from the Rafa Nadal Academy, has long been recognized for her dedication, and her latest performances have only solidified her potential as a future tennis champion.… Read More »

Filipino tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala has captivated the tennis world with her remarkable performance at the 2025 Miami Open. Entering the tournament as a wildcard, Eala’s journey to the semifinals has been nothing short of historic, marking a significant milestone for Philippine tennis.   In the quarterfinals, Eala faced world No. 2 Iga Swiatek.… Read More »