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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771490803587tenny madis.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Filipina rising tennis star Tenny Madis. Paige Javier, ABS-CBN News </div>MANILA – After making the huge decision to move overseas, rising Filipina tennis star Tenny Madis is looking forward to improving her game one step at a time.Madis, the No. 2 female tennis player in the Philippines behind Alex Eala, recently signed with the University of Hawaii ahead of the next US NCAA season.&quot;So this opportunity means a new journey in my life. And I&#x27;m super, I know there&#x27;s a lot of challenges po. But I&#x27;m excited po to represent the Philippines and continue growing both as a student and an athlete,&quot; she said after receiving the Tony Siddayao Award at the Philippine Sportswriters Association Award on Monday at the Diamond Hotel Manila.&quot;Yung una po is maka-ano ng opportunity na makalaro sa mga pro players, sa mga good and experienced players. And if meron pong chance makalaro po din ako ng mga WTA dun and sa NCAA din po,&quot; Madis added.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/2/12/tenny-madis-joins-university-of-hawaii-tennis-team-2234">READ: Tenny Madis joins University of Hawaii tennis team</a></div>The M&#x27;lang, North Cotabato native believes being part of the Manoa Rainbow Warriors will help hone her as a player, especially after competing in the WTA 125 Philippine Women&#x27;s Open.Madis said the WTA tournament was an eye-opener for her that helped her realize what she needed to improve on as a player, both on and off the court.&quot;Kung ano po yung attitude nila sa court and off the court, sobrang humble and kind, especially ate Alex Eala po,&quot; she shared.&quot;Yung learnings ko po sa court is I need to improve pa my skills and my muscles kasi yung mga kalaban ko doon is ang lalaki po ng muscles nila, mabilis. And yun po, I need to improve pa my tennis po para maka-compete dun sa upcoming tournaments ko,&quot; Madis explained.Madis, who already has numerous Junior ITF titles and a SEA Games bronze medal, believes her latest achievements are proof she is on the right track to fulfill her childhood dream.<div> </div><div>PROUD MENTOR</div>Tenny&#x27;s mentor at the Philippine Tennis Academy, Coach Bobie Angelo, was all praise for his student as she embarks on a huge step in her career.&quot;Sarap siyempre. Imagine mo lang, hindi ko in-expect naman aabot si Tenny dito. So, of course, because of our mga support ng mga sports writers, right? And thank you to all of them, all of you guys. And I&#x27;m really happy for her. So, daming blessing this year,&quot; he said.Angelo said Madis&#x27; move to the University of Hawaii will be a boost in her dream of reaching the professional ranks in women&#x27;s tennis.&quot;Yung scholarship niya not only after school, they will play tournaments pa like WTA. May NCAA tournaments of course, plus she can play sa mga tours ng WTA. And sponsored by ng school, ng university. Kaya tuloy-tuloy yung mga tournaments,&quot; he explained.When asked about his advice for his young student, Angelo reminded Madis to stay grounded and focused on her goal. &quot;Stay humble, stay beautiful. Mabait itong bata ito. Lagi naman akong dito para sa kaniya. Siyempre, kahit nasa US na sila, nandito pa rin ako para sa kanila. And I&#x27;m sure, gagaling pa itong bata ko. Sobrang bait, sobrang sipag,&quot; he said.&quot;Tapang, dapat, dala niya doon. And then yung pagka-humble na itong bata ito. Tapos yung sipag. And then, bilib ako dito. Marami siyang sacrifice para gumaling,&quot; Angelo added.Madis will join fellow Filipina tennis player Hannah Galindo, who hails from Cebu City, in the University of Hawaii women&#x27;s tennis team.

After making the huge decision to move overseas, rising Filipina tennis star Tenny Madis is looking forward to improving her game one step at a time. #tennis

After making the huge decision to move overseas, rising Filipina tennis star Tenny Madis is looking forward to improving her game one step at a time. #tennis

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PH's Tenny Madis eyes growth as she joins University of Hawaii

Paige Javier,

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Published February 19, 2026 04:53 PM PHT

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Updated February 19, 2026 11:42 PM PHT

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