THE next generation of Filipino tennis stars, including rising icon Alexandra Eala, will soon have a world-class court they can call home.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has announced its commitment to build a state-of-the-art Philippine Tennis Center at New Clark City, part of its broader vision to transform the area into a premier international sports destination.
To jumpstart the project, BCDA President and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang and Philippine Tennis Association Secretary General and Navotas City Mayor John Rey M. Tiangco signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday.
“We are partnering with PHILTA to ensure that the Philippine Tennis Center in New Clark City will truly be the home of champions,” Bingcang said in his speech.
Tiangco, in turn, expressed gratitude for the partnership, saying New Clark City is the “perfect place” for the facility given its alignment with PHILTA’s vision for sports development and tourism.
Also present at the ceremony were BCDA Chairperson Atty. Larry B. Paredes, Director Rolen C. Paulino, PHILTA Executive Director Marie Antoinette S. Mendoza, and PHILTA Board Member Dyan Castillejo.
The timing of the announcement coincides with another milestone for Philippine tennis.
Eala, 20, has just climbed to a career-high World No. 55 in the WTA singles rankings and is currently competing in the quarterfinals of the São Paulo WTA 250 in Brazil, where she will face Indonesian challenger Janice Tjen in a Southeast Asian showdown.
