Tenny Madis and Stefi Aludo compete in doubles in the Philippine Women's Open 2025, January 28, 2026 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. PHILTA/PH Women's Open
MANILA -- The pair of Tenny Madis and Stefi Aludo bowed out of contention in doubles in the WTA 125 Philippine Women's Open on Wednesday, falling to a veteran Japanese tandem.
Japanese duo of Kanako Morisaki and Manu Ayukawa raced to a 6-2, 6-2 triumph at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center after just 58 minutes.
It was a reality check for Madis and Aludo, who had ruled the women's doubles of the PCA Open last year and were bronze medalists in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games.
"Mas grabe po yung level sa WTA. Walang nag-give up sa every point. Hindi katulad ng mga nakalaro namin sa Southeast Asian Games," Madis, the 2024 Palaro girls singles champion, noted.
"Kaya ang sabi sabin ni coach Bobbie (Angelo of the Philippine Tennis Academy) na dahil malakas ang kalaban na gapangin na lang namin sa bawat puntos," added Aludo.
The 18-year-old Madis still welcomed the experience that she and Aludo, 17, got from the tournament.
"Nagkaroon po kami ni Stefi na makalaro ko po yung magagaling na doubles player at nagkaroon po kami ng strategies kung paano makalaro ng doubles ng mas mabuti," said Madis.
"It was a fun experience po sa amin. We enjoyed a lot at madami kamong natutunan against the Japanese players po," said Aludo.