The second week of the grass-court season is officially here, and a historic narrative is unfolding in the singles main draws. Facing elite fields and immense pressure, these three competitors have relied on exceptional tactical adjustments, mental toughness, and absolute grit to earn their spots in the Round of 16. In a tournament where margins are razor-thin, their ability to handle the quick, low bounce of the surface has kept their Grand Slam journeys alive. Swipe through to see how Naomi Osaka, Alex Eala, and Shintaro Mochizuki are anchoring the regional contingent in the singles division ➡️ Photo: Getty Images
THE COUNTDOWN STARTS NOW 🎾🇵🇭 Alex Eala (@alex.eala) plays Janice Tjen (@janicetjen) live at the Philippine Arena this December — a homecoming celebration of sport, Filipino pride and the next generation. Mark your calendars. December 8. Tatler presents Alex Eala Live: Game. Set. Celebrate. Register now via TicketWorld for priority pre-sale access. 🔗 Link for tickets in bio.
Eight years after their legendary breakthrough clash at Flushing Meadows, Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka met on Centre Court not just as competitors, but as two distinct, defining forces of modern tennis. By neutralizing the World No. 1 with pristine grass-court precision, Osaka’s straight-sets victory marks her absolute return to form on the sport's biggest stage. Congratulations to Naomi Osaka for advancing to her first-ever Wimbledon quarterfinal! Photo: Getty Images, Wimbledon
🇵🇭 The Pride of the Philippines. Three years ago, Iga Swiatek handed a young Alex Eala her graduation diploma at the Rafael Nadal Tennis Academy, urging the class to be “tenacious”. The Filipina phenom certainly listened! This weekend, Eala made history, stunning defending champion Swiatek with a fearless, straight-sets victory on Wimbledon's Centre Court. Eala now faces 13th seed Jasmine Paolini for a place in the quarter finals. An entire nation will be cheering her on. Follow @TatlerSports for more on Asia's sporting excellence. Photos: Getty
Elite women's tennis is officially back in Singapore— and it's bigger than ever. Singapore is officially stepping up its game as the Singapore Tennis Open returns this September, newly elevated to a prestigious WTA 500 status. As the sole tournament of this caliber in Southeast Asia, it’s bringing world-class tennis, a massive US$1.2 million prize pool, and global sports stars in lion city. Here's everything you need to know about the most anticipated sporting event of the season, from ticketing perks to the an exciting lineup ➡️ Photo: The Kallang
A momentous opening round at Wimbledon has turned into a historic milestone for Southeast Asian tennis. For the first time in the Open Era, the region has sent a strong contingent into the second round of the singles main draw, highlighted by clutch comebacks and major seeded upsets. From grueling three-set battles to clinical straight-sets, these athletes are shifting the global tennis landscape and proving that Southeast Asia is a formidable force worldwide. Huge congratulations to Janice, Mananchaya, Lanlana, and Alex on these monumental career milestones— the region is cheering you on into the second round! 🇮🇩 🇹🇭 🇵🇭 Photo: Getty Images, Wimbledon, Tagged Accounts
Japanese heritage and modern craftsmanship took center stage on the lawns of the All England Club. 🤍 Naomi Osaka turned her opening match into a profound celebration of identity, honoring her roots while operating within the tournament's rigid all-white regulations. The tennis star stunned spectators with a heavily layered, upcycled ceremonial robe before revealing a high-performance Nike match dress inspired by traditional paper-folding art and layered floral textures. Photo and Video: Getty Images, Naomi Osaka
Turning the focus on the men’s draw at SW19, Asia's representatives are stepping onto the historic lawns of Wimbledon 2026 to measure their game against top tier tennis players. This year's men's contingent features a resilient group of competitors, from battle-tested singles players who fought through grueling five-set qualifying epics to doubles specialists primed to leave their mark on the tandem brackets. The opening round of gentlemen's singles gets underway today, Monday, June 29, 2026, with the initial wave of matches scheduled for broadcast starting at 6:00 PM GMT+8. Explore the slides to see how the region's top male contenders match up on the grass 👀 Photo: Tagged Accounts
As the gates open for Wimbledon 2026, Asia's top stars are stepping onto the fastest surface in tennis to measure their milestones against the absolute highest standard in tennis. The women's draw features an impressive contingent of direct entries and standout competitors, including Grand Slam icons making tactical adjustments for the lawn and rising young stars sitting at career-high world rankings. The main draw action officially begins on Monday, June 29, 2026, with matches on the outer courts scheduled to start at 6:00 PM GMT+8. Swipe through to see the Asian powerhouse players set to shake up the main draw during the tournament, and let us know in the comments who you are cheering for at SW19. Photo: Tagged Accounts, Getty Images