The Pinoy Side

Alex Eala’s Tokyo Open campaign comes to an end after a hard-fought defeat to Diana Shnaider in the quarterfinals, 2-6, 7-6, 6-4. Eala made a strong start, claiming the opening set, but Shnaider fought back to take the second-set tiebreak and force a decider. The Russian then edged the third set to complete the comeback and secure her place in the semifinals. With this result, Shnaider improves her head-to-head record against Eala to 2-0. A tough finish for Alex, but another valuable experience on the tour. 🇵🇭🎾 #AlexEala #TokyoOpen #WTA #ThePinoySide

The DLSU Lady Spikers remain on top! La Salle successfully defended its UNIGAMES Women’s Volleyball title after defeating the UE Lady Warriors in the championship match! The Lady Spikers once again proved their championship mettle, closing out their campaign with another title and keeping the crown in Taft. 💚🏐 Congratulations, Green-and-White! The reign continues! #DLSU #LadySpikers #UNIGAMES2026 #ThePinoySide

The DLSU Green Spikers are on top! The Green-and-White squad captures the UNIGAMES 2026 Men’s Volleyball Championship after defeating the UE Red Warriors in the title match! 💚🔥 La Salle rises to the occasion when it matters most, overcoming UE to secure the championship crown and bring home the coveted UNIGAMES title! A triumphant finish for the Green Spikers as they stand tall as the 2026 UNIGAMES MEN’S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS! 🏆 Congratulations, Green Spikers! Animo La Salle! 💚 #UNIGAMES2026 #DLSUGreenSpikers #UERedWarriors #MensVolleyball #AnimoLaSalle #ThePinoySide

Leylah Fernandez is through to the semifinals of the Tokyo Open after advancing via walkover against Elena Rybakina in their quarterfinal clash. The Canadian star moves one step closer to the title and now sets her sights on Kamilla Rakhimova, her opponent in the semifinal showdown. With a place in the championship match on the line, Fernandez will look to keep her title campaign alive against Rakhimova. 🏆 #LeylahFernandez #KamillaRakhimova #TokyoOpen #Tennis #WTA #ThePinoySide

Jema Galanza steps up for the Creamline Cool Smashers, earning Player of the Game honors after powering her team to a straight-sets victory over the Capital1 Solar Spikers! 💗🔥 Galanza led the charge with 16 points while adding 9 excellent digs, making her presence felt on both offense and defense as Creamline kept its undefeated record intact in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series. Another standout performance from Jema as the Cool Smashers continue their perfect run! 💪🏐 #JemaGalanza #CreamlineCoolSmashers #PVL2026 #PVLAllFilipino #Volleyball #ThePinoySide

The Creamline Cool Smashers continue their dominant campaign in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series, preserving their undefeated record after sweeping the Capital1 Solar Spikers, 31-29, 25-18, 25-16! 💗🔥 Creamline survived a thrilling opening-set battle before taking control in the next two sets to seal the straight-sets victory and maintain its perfect start to the conference. The Cool Smashers remain unstoppable as they continue to build momentum in the preliminary round. Can anyone hand Creamline its first loss of the Siklab Series? 👀🏐 #PVL2026 #PVLAllFilipino #CreamlineCoolSmashers #Capital1SolarSpikers #Volleyball #ThePinoySide

Savi Davison brings the fire for the PLDT High Speed Hitters, finishing with 13 points in their straight-sets victory over the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles! 💥 Davison tallied 12 attack points and 1 block, providing a steady offensive contribution as PLDT secured its second consecutive win in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series. After an 0-2 start, the High Speed Hitters are picking up momentum with back-to-back victories! 🔥 #SaviDavison #PLDTHighSpeedHitters #PVL2026 #PVLAllFilipino #Volleyball #ThePinoySide

The PLDT High Speed Hitters are gaining momentum in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series, scoring their second consecutive victory after sweeping the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in straight sets, 25-20, 25-18, 25-16! After suffering defeats in their first two matches, PLDT has turned its campaign around, winning its last two outings to improve its record and build momentum in the preliminary round. The High Speed Hitters are now finding their groove—but can they keep the winning streak alive as the competition heats up? 👀🔥 #PVL2026 #PVLAllFilipino #PLDTHighSpeedHitters #ZUSCoffeeThunderbelles #Volleyball #ThePinoySide

Combination Play or Double attack? hahaha. Natawa nalang si Jolina at Zam sa nangyari.

It didn’t take long for a rematch to arrive! Alex Eala is set to face Diana Shnaider once again, this time in the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Open, just a week after their Round of 16 clash at the Ningbo Open. Shnaider won their previous encounter and leads their head-to-head 1-0. Now, Eala gets another opportunity to turn the tables against the Russian left-hander and even their record. Coming off a comeback victory over Talia Gibson, the Filipina star will look to carry her momentum into another crucial test as she chases a place in the semifinals. 🇵🇭💪 A quick rematch. A chance to settle the score. Can Alex get her revenge in Tokyo? 👀🔥 #AlexEala #DianaShnaider #TokyoOpen #Tennis #FilipinoPride #ThePinoySide