Yulo, extending his glorious reign, and Eala, breaking barriers, serve as powerful symbols of the new golden era characterized, not just by more breakthroughs, but successes that would be inspiration for the next generation. Moreover, Eala became only the second wildcard to slay three or more Grand Slam champions in a single tour-level event after Elina Svitolina at Wimbledon 2023. 75 of the WTA rankings to qualify in all Grand Slam main draws. Then came her homecoming in New York, three years after being the first Filipina junior Grand Slam champion, where she blazed another trail by becoming the first Filipina to play and win a match in any Grand Slam main draw. SEA Games: Philippines cops golds that matterTeam Philippines scooped up 50 gold medals in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand and finished sixth in the medal race.

Source: Philippine Star December 30, 2025 17:31 UTC