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Tough foes await Filipina netters
Team Philippines is aiming for promotion to Group 1 of the Billie Jean King Cup, facing strong contenders Malaysia, Uzbekistan, and Indonesia in the upcoming tournament in Kuala Lumpur.
The Filipina quartet consists of Alexa Milliam, Shaira Hope Rivera, Tenny Madis, and Stefi Aludo.
Their path to promotional playoffs depends on their performance against these tougher teams.
The tournament draw is scheduled for Sunday, with matches commencing on Monday at the National Team Centre.
Coach Denise Dy identified Uzbekistan, Malaysia, and Indonesia as the strongest opponents in Group II, which also includes Northern Mariana Islands, Iran, Pacific Oceania, Kyrgyzstan, Singapore, and Mongolia.
Dy, a two-time SEA Games gold medalist and head coach for Fresno State University's women's team, was present at the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum with assistant coach Bobbie Angelo.
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