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PH eyes hosting WTA 125 tournament in 2026
The Philippines is in discussions to host its first-ever Women's Tennis Association (WTA) 125 tournament, with talks underway for the event to be held in early 2026.
The proposed tournament, tentatively named the Philippine Women's Open, could take place from January 26 to February 1, 2026, at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Courts.
Discussions for hosting the event were raised in a meeting between Philippine Tennis Association secretary-general John Rey Tiangco and Philippine Sports Commission chairman Patrick Gregorio on September 29.
Tiangco stated that this partnership with the PSC signifies a new era for Philippine tennis, focusing on securing the WTA 125 event and an ITF J30 tournament.
The initiative also includes plans for the public opening of the Rizal Memorial courts and the development of the Philippine Tennis Center in New Clark City.
Philippine Sports Commission chairperson Patrick Gregorio emphasized that the tournament aims to provide local athletes, including rising star Alex Eala, opportunities to compete against top international players on home soil and inspire young talent.
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