The inaugural National Women’s Open organized by the Philippine Tennis Association concluded on Saturday with Tenny Madis beating her doubles teammate Stefi Aludo, 6-2, 7-5.
Strong Start from Tenny Madis Sets the Tone
Tenny Madis, the tournament top seed, wasted no time asserting control in the finals as she displayed sharp groundstrokes and steady composure.
Madis quickly built separation and cruised through the opening set capitalizing on her consistency and Aludo’s slow start.
Stefi Aludo Fights Back
The second frame saw a dramatic shift in momentum as Aludo settled into the match.
With improved shot selection and confidence, Aludo surged to a 3-1 lead and later moved ahead 5-3, putting herself in position to force a deciding set.
However, the intense heat conditions and physical toll began to show. With both players playing competitive tennis matches for the last five days, extensive breaks were requested.
Aludo required a medical timeout due to a leg issue, while Madis also battled discomfort, reportedly dealing with nausea due to possible food poisoning. This prompted her to call a medical timeout in the second set as well.
Tenny Madis Rallies to Close It Out
Despite trailing late, Madis dug deep when it mattered most.
Facing a deficit on Aludo’s serve, Madis mounted a crucial break to swing momentum back in her favor. From there, Madis steadied herself, holding serve to level at 5-all before maintaining her edge in the closing games.
She completed the comeback in the second set, 7-5, sealing a hard-earned straight-sets victory in a match that stretched over an hour and 40 minutes.
The Future of Philippine Women’s Tennis
The triumph capped an impressive campaign for the 18-year-old Madis, who claimed the tournament’s inaugural singles crown along with a substantial cash prize and valuable ranking points.
The 17-year-old Aludo earned a cash prize as well aside from the silver medal. Before disputing the singles crown, Tenny Madis and Stefani Aludo first teamed up and won the doubles title with a commanding win over La Salle’s Annika Diwa and Mikaela Vicencio.
Interestingly, both Madis and Aludo also faced each other last March for the Visayas Open – Leg 1, with Tenny also emerging as the winner.
Both Madis and Aludo are set to continue competing locally before heading abroad for collegiate careers at the University of Hawaii.
