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Eala turns Birmingham grass into familiar turf
The grass courts of Birmingham can be slippery places, full of awkward bounces and shortened rallies that punish hesitation. A year ago, Alex Eala found little comfort there, exiting early and leaving with more questions than answers.
ABS-CBN goes global via new Rakuten Viki partnership
ABS-CBN is widening its international reach through a new deal with streaming platform Rakuten Viki, making selected programs available to viewers in over 200 countries and territories across the Americas, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Titles come with subtitles in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French, with more languages set to be added through Viki’s community-powered translation network.
Grass suits Eala fine as Birmingham quarterfinal beckons
For a few uneasy moments Thursday (Friday in Manila), the grass courts of Birmingham seemed ready to test Alex Eala’s growing reputation as a fast-surface specialist.
Clarin finds range as Gilas shatters barrier
The women of Gilas Pilipinas continue to prove that glass ceilings are made to be cracked, even on days when the tournament standings say otherwise.
Eala trades clay dust for grass glory
If clay courts are a slow-burn chess match, grass is a drag race—and Alex Eala arrived at the starting line with her foot firmly on the accelerator.
