SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD tennis sensation Tennielle Madis made a powerful statement by sweeping both the girls’ singles and doubles titles at the ITF J60 Nonthaburi tournament in Thailand.
Madis mounted a resilient comeback in an exciting singles’ final, defeating China’s Lingyou, Ge 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, to clinch her third ITF Junior singles’ title.
Teaming up with Stefi Aludo, Madis also captured the doubles’ crown, her third in doubles and second alongside Aludo, highlighting their strong synergy on the court.
Representing M’lang, North Cotabato, Madis has now secured her position as a dual threat in both singles’ and doubles’ competition in the junior circuit.
A scholar at the Philippine Tennis Academy under the guidance of former national team member Bobie Angelo, Madis will continue competing in Thailand for another ITF event, before heading to tournaments in Chinese Taipei and Hong Kong.
She has set her eyes on a Top 50 junior world ranking before concluding her junior career next year.
Madis draws inspiration from her idol, Alex Eala, as she pursues her dream to reach the top of international junior tennis.
