Rising Filipina star Tenny Madis excited for WTA 125 debut at Philippine Women’s Open

Manila is set to serve up a historic moment for Philippine tennis, as the city prepares to host its first-ever Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) tournament. The Philippine Women’s Open has been officially added to the 2026 WTA calendar, putting Manila on the global tennis stage with a WTA 125 event.

Scheduled from January 26 to 31, 2026, the tournament will be played on hard courts, featuring a 32-player singles draw and a 16-team doubles bracket, with a total prize commitment of $115,000. The event promises high-level competition while giving local fans a rare opportunity to witness world-class tennis on home soil.

Rising Filipino tennis stars Tenny Madis and Alex Eala will represent the country after securing wildcard entries as the top-ranked local players. For Madis, the Philippine Women’s Open will mark her debut at a WTA 125 tournament—an opportunity she describes as both thrilling and special.

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“I’m so very grateful for the wild card. It’s a great opportunity to compete at this higher level and gain valuable experience. So I see it as an invitation to do better, to do my best. It feels so special to compete at home and I’m very excited. Super excited kasi makalaban ko yung mga higher level na players,” Madis said during the Philippine Women’s Open press conference in Pasay City.

Filipino tennis player and double SEAG bronze medalist (team event & women’s doubles) Tennielle Madis secures a WC in the upcoming PH Women’s Open in Manila.
Let’s go Tenny!

Her and Stefi Aludo’s dubs win is one of my fave SEAG moments. 😊https://t.co/rTHq7MsfQJ pic.twitter.com/7R7S1IDnMW

— EL (@lerreyn) January 11, 2026

The 18-year-old enjoyed a breakout year in 2025, capturing the Gentry Open Women’s singles title and the Philippine Columbian Association (PCA) Championship. She also secured two bronze medals at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand, further establishing herself as one of the country’s brightest tennis prospects.

Madis is now training intensively at the Philippine Tennis Academy under coach Bobie Angelo, focusing on improving her strength and preparing for the challenges of competing against higher-ranked WTA players.

“I have been training consistently, with my team at the Philippine Tennis Academy, with coach Bobie Angelo, and my teammates as well. Yes, it’s very intensive training and mag-improve pa po yung muscles,” she shared.

“The lessons po na ma-ano ko is to do my best and have fun. Palagi lang sinasabi ng coach ko, coach Bobie, laban para sa bayan and gapang talaga para sa bayan. So my goal is to compete well. And I just focus on to enjoy every match. And, yeah, to compete hard,” Madis added, highlighting her determination to represent the Philippines with pride.

The Philippine Women’s Open will be held at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center in Manila, offering thrilling tennis action for fans while providing a platform for local players to gain invaluable international experience. Beyond the competition, the tournament represents a major step forward for Philippine tennis, helping the country cement its presence on the global stage and inspiring the next generation of Filipino tennis players.

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