00:00The Philippines is set to host its first-ever WTA event through the inaugural Philippine Women's Open, scheduled for January 26-31 next year as a WTA 125 tournament.
00:13The tournament will feature a 32-player singles draw and a 16-team doubles field with a total prize purse of $115,000.
00:22The event will be held on the hard courts of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
00:26However, the Philippine Women's Open falls within the same period as the 2026 Australian Open, set for January 12 to February 1, creating a potential scheduling conflict for Filipino tennis star Alex Ayala.
00:40Ayala, currently ranked world number 50, is expected to compete in Melbourne as she continues her quest to break into the main draw of the only Grand Slam tournament she has yet to play.
00:51The Philippine Women's Open marks a historic first for the country as it hosts a WTA-sanctioned event, providing local players with international exposure and bringing top-tier women's tennis action to Filipino fans.
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