First WTA motion reminds Tenny Madis of what it takes to be elite

Tenny Madis, the No. 2 ranked feminine participant within the nation behind Alex Eala, acknowledges the necessity for enchancment after an early exit from the inaugural Philippine Ladies’s Open

MANILA, Philippines – For half a set, Tennielle “Tenny” Madis flashed why she is the No. 2 Filipina participant in her spherical of 32 conflict with Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew within the Philippine Ladies’s Open.

The tide turned within the second set, although, as Madis absorbed a 6–4, 6–0 loss to exit the nation’s first-ever WTA 125 occasion.

The end result stung, however Madis stated the expertise continues to be a step ahead in her development.

“There was lots of studying. I really want to enhance extra,” stated the 18-year-old Madis, who entered the event’s major draw through wildcard spot.

“One of many largest learnings is to have a pointy mentality as a result of only one detrimental thought may have an effect on your match. So you really want to have a constructive thoughts,” she added. 

Madis rallied from down 2-4 and compelled a 4-4 impasse within the first set earlier than Sawangkaew’s composure prevailed because the Thai blanked the Filipina the remainder of the way in which.

Nonetheless, it was a promising showcase for Madis in entrance of the house crowd following per week of coaching alongside world No. 49 Alex Eala and Filipino-American Mia Horvit.

For Madis, taking part in in opposition to somebody of Sawangkaew’s caliber can push her to be a greater participant as she heads to the collegiate ranks with the College of Hawaii.

“It’s an honor to play in opposition to her,” Madis stated of Sawangkaew, who misplaced to Eala within the ladies’s singles finals of the Southeast Asian Video games in Thailand in December. 

“She’s a superb and skilled participant. All I can say is that it’s an ideal studying alternative for me to play along with her.”

Having additionally confronted Madis within the SEA Video games, Sawangkaew stated the Filipina has “improved lots.”

“Performed in opposition to her within the SEA Video games final time, so this time, she performed a lot better,” Sawangkaew stated of Madis.

“I can really feel she generally is a good participant sooner or later.”

For now, Madis returns to the Philippine Tennis Academy as she prepares for her subsequent profession step.

“I had many struggles and challenges earlier than the event nevertheless it was an ideal alternative and privilege to play in such a prestigious event,” Madis stated. 

“I simply need to keep and benefit from the course of and actually be affected person.” – Rappler.com