Madis, Aludo reach Philta Visayas Women's Open final

MANILA, Philippines — Top seed Tennielle Madis and second pick Stefi Marithe Aludo downed separate rivals Friday to arrange a title showdown in the Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) Women's National Open at the San Carlos Tennis Center in Negros Occidental.

Madis prevailed of fourth seed Kaye Ann Emana, 6-2, 6-4, while Aludo clobbered third seed Tiffany Nocos, 6-0, 6-1.

The last time they met in the final was at the 2025 Olivarez National Open, with Madis winning, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.

"I'm expecting a tough and competitive match against Stefi. I’ll just stay focused and give my best," said the 19-year-old from M'lang, Cotabato.

Madis and Aludo, both training under former Davis Cupper Robert Angelo at the Philippine Tennis Academy, won the doubles bronze medal in the 2025 Thailand SEA Games.

"Knowing that Tenny and I are always together, the two of us will really fight on court," said Aludo, who won the U18 singles titles at the President's Cup Masters 8 last year.

Meanwhile, Madis and Aludo defeated fourth seeds Nina Angeline Alcala and Lorraine Jallorina, 6-2, 6-2, to advance in the doubles final of the Group A category event offering a total of P335,000 in cash prizes.

They will face the winners between Emana siblings Mica and Kaye Ann, and third seeds Althea Ong and Nocos.

Winners will receive P75,000 (singles) and P30,000 (doubles), while the runners-up will get P40,000 (singles) and P15,000 (doubles). TMT

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