Manila, May 1 -- Padel Pilipinas bets LA Canizares and Joanna Tao Yee Tan pulled off a 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 victory over five-time champions Irina Chernaya of Russia and Tim Brown of Australia to capture mix pro title at the Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT) Open held on April 24-27 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

It was the first title for the Filipino tandem after a runner-up finish at the APPT Manila Open last February.

"This victory is for everyone who believes in us and supports padel back home. We hope this inspires more Filipinos to pick up a racket and join the sport we love," said Tan on Thursday.

Tan, No. 2 behind Japanese Kotomi Ozawa in the pro rankings, also bagged the silver medal in the women's category. She and Mariam Yasnmin Garsin l...