Dyan Castillejo

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Dyan Castillejo
Born (1965-09-15) September 15, 1965 (age 58)
Other namesDyan Castillejo-Garcia
Occupation Broadcaster
Years active1992–present
SpouseAnton Garcia
Children1

Tennis career
Country (sports)Flag of the Philippines (navy blue).svg  Philippines
Singles
Career record7–13
Doubles
Career record5–16
Medal record
Tennis
Representing Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Southeast Asian Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1981 Manila Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1987 Jakarta Doubles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1983 Singapore Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1985 Bangkok Doubles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1985 Bangkok Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1987 Jakarta Mixed Doubles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1987 Jakarta Team

Dyan Castillejo-Garcia (Tagalog:  [ˈdɐjɐnkasˈtiʎɛhogaɾˈsɪa]; born September 15, 1965 [1] ), commonly known by her maiden name, Dyan Castillejo, is a Filipino former tennis player and sports reporter.

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Tennis career

Castillejo represented the Philippines in the Fed Cup ties from 1981 to 1990. [1] She also competed in the Asian Games, Southeast Asian Games, Junior Wimbledon and Junior US Open. She was also the first Filipino to earn a WTA women's ranking. [2]

In 2017, Castillejo was conferred the Fed Cup Commitment Award, an award given to players that has played at least 20 World Group ties or 40 ties at any level, by the International Tennis Federation. She was the first Filipino to be given the distinction. [2]

Post-playing career

Castillejo has worked as a sports interviewer for ABS-CBN Sports, interviewing Manny Pacquiao and his Mexican opponents. She is also host for a number of TV programs such as The World Tonight , Gym Team, The MBA-Beat, TV Patrol , and Sports Unlimited . [3]

Television

Personal life

Castillejo is married to Anton Garcia, a businessman since 1999. [4] She has a son, Matthew who also plays competitive tennis. Her son has won the Under-14 national group tournament title in 2016. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Dyan Castillejo". Fed Cup. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Tennis: Dyan Castillejo honored for PH team commitment at Fed Cup". ABS-CBN News. June 9, 2017. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  3. mb.com.ph
  4. Ranoa-Bismark, Maridol (December 26, 2000). "Marriage becomes Dyan". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  5. "Dyan Castillejo's son nabs Under 14 title in national tennis tilt". ABS-CBN News. June 14, 2016. Retrieved June 12, 2017.