San carlos: Top seed Tennielle Madis and second seed Stefi Marithe Aludo have advanced to the final of the Philta Visayas Women's Open singles event after securing straight-set victories over their respective opponents at the San Carlos Tennis Center in Negros Occidental.

According to Philippines News Agency, Madis overcame fourth seed Kaye Ann Emana with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-4, while Aludo dispatched third seed Tiffany Nocos in a commanding 6-0, 6-1 victory. The upcoming final is set to be a compelling match, with Madis having previously defeated Aludo in the 2025 Olivarez National Open final with scores of 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.

Madis, a 19-year-old from M'lang, Cotabato, expressed anticipation for a challenging match against Aludo, emphasizing her focus and determination to perform at her best. Both players are prot©g©s of former Davis Cupper Robert Angelo at the Philippine Tennis Academy and recently secured a doubles bronze medal at the 2025 Thailand SEA Games.

Aludo, who claimed the U18 singles title at the 2025 President's Cup Masters 8, acknowledged the competitive yet friendly rivalry with Madis, highlighting their camaraderie and shared experiences on the court. In the doubles event, Madis and Aludo have progressed to the final after defeating fourth seeds Nina Angeline Alcala and Lorraine Jallorina, 6-2, 6-2.

They are set to face off against the winners of the match between the Emana siblings, Mica and Kaye Ann, and the third seeds, Althea Ong and Nocos. The tournament offers a total prize pool of PHP335,000, with the singles champion receiving PHP75,000 and the runner-up taking home PHP40,000. In doubles, the winners will earn PHP30,000, while the runners-up will receive PHP15,000.