The reconstructed center court.

Philippine sports officials will begin operational testing of the newly renovated courts at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center on Monday, January 12, just two weeks ahead of the historic Philippine Women’s Open (PWO).

PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio (center) with Philta officials and Local Organizing Committee.

FORMER world No. 2 and Paris Olympic silver medalist Donna Krevic of Croatia and resurgent German veteran Tatjana Maria, ranked No. 45 in the world, head the impressive list of early entries in the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open, kicking off Jan. 26  at the newly refurbished Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. 

BANGKOK — The Philippine men’s and women’s tennis teams both failed to reach the gold medal match in the team event of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games tennis tournament, falling to separate foes at the National Tennis Development Center in Nonthaburi on Friday.

Pareng Hayb is action during an exhibition match.

DEL MONTE, Bulacan — A bigger and better tennis circuit from the regional to national level looms large under the dynamic leadership of the sport’s newest “godfather,” Pareng Hayb Anzures.

Hayb Anzures hit a forehand return during the ceremonial serve in the Gentry Open 2025.

San Jose del Monte, Bulacan — Tennis has found a new godfather — and with him comes renewed hope that the sport can reclaim its lofty place in Philippine sports.

(L-R): Keith Nebres- Media Team of Gentry Timepieces; John Marlo Ibañez - Head of Gentry Timepieces Media Team; Josef Omar Dela Cruz - Operations Manager of Gentry Timepieces; Pareng Hayb Anzures - President of Gentry Timepieces & Gentry Open; Bobby Mangunay - Sports Program and Development Director of PPS-PEPP; Sarah Ofracio - Executive Assistant of Gentry Timepieces; Karen Arellano - Event Secretary of PPS-PEPP; and Pareng Chollo Pantera - Brand Ambassador of Gentry Timepieces

San Jose del Monte, Bulacan — Gentry officially launches the Gentry Open 2025, an 11-day tennis and lifestyle festival poised to become the country’s premier sporting event, setting the stage for a grand transformation in the Philippine tennis scene.