Alex Eala and Francis Casey Alcantara kept the Philippine campaign alive in the mixed doubles tennis event after dispatching Singapore’s Daniel Abadia and Wei Choo, 6-4, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals.

The Filipino tandem showed steady chemistry and composure, breaking serve at key moments to take control of the match and close it out in straight sets.

Eala’s consistency from the baseline complemented Alcantara’s experience and touch at the net, allowing them to dictate the tempo against the Singaporean pair.

With the win, Eala and Alcantara move within striking distance of a medal as they set their sights on a tougher challenge in the next round. The duo is slated to face Indonesia’s seasoned pair of Aldila Sutjiadi and Christopher Benjamin Rungkat in the semifinals on Wednesday.

The matchup promises to be a stern test for the Filipinos, with Sutjiadi and Rungkat bringing a wealth of international experience into the contest.

Still, Eala and Alcantara remain confident as they look to continue their strong run and keep the Philippines’ medal hopes alive on the court.