Negros occidental: Second seed Stefi Marithe Aludo outplayed Mica Emana, 7-5, 6-4, on Wednesday to reach the semifinal round of the inaugural Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) Women's National Open at the San Carlos Tennis Center in Negros Occidental. Aludo, a member of the Philippine Tennis Academy, is on track for a promising performance as she advances to the next stage of the competition.

According to Philippines News Agency, Aludo will meet third seed Tiffany Nocos in the semifinals. Nocos secured her spot by defeating sixth seed Nina Angeline Alcala with a 6-4, 6-1 victory. The upcoming match between Aludo and Nocos is highly anticipated, with both players showcasing strong performances in their previous rounds.

In the doubles category, Daydo Laguda and Sindette Elentores emerged victorious against Jamie Carmona and Laika Delima, winning 6-3, 6-3. This victory sets up a quarterfinal showdown with the top-seeded duo of Tennielle Madis and Stefi Marithe Aludo. The match promises to be competitive as both teams vie for a place in the semifinals.

Isobel Alipoon and Alexia Virgo also secured a spot in the quarterfinals by defeating Loujie Mongcal and Alexa Empalmado, 6-4, 6-3. Their next challenge will be against the second-seeded pair of siblings, Kaye Ann and Mica Emana, who are expected to provide a strong opposition. Both the Madis-Aludo pair and the Emana sisters had the advantage of first-round byes, adding an interesting dynamic to the forthcoming matches.