Marian Jade Capadocia

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Marian Capadocia
Country (sports) Philippines
ResidenceManila, Philippines
Born (1995-09-17) September 17, 1995
San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, Philippines[1]
PlaysRight-handed (two-handed backhand)
Singles
Career record16–17
Doubles
Career record8–8
Career titles1 ITF
Medal record
Women's Tennis
Representing  Philippines
Southeast Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place2011 Jakarta-PalembangTeam
Bronze medal – third place2021 VietnamTeam
Last updated on: May 15, 2022.

Marian Jade Saldajeno Capadocia (born September 17, 1995) is a tennis and padel player from the Philippines.[2]

Early life and education

Marian Capadocia was born to Joenito and Charito Capadocia who were former tennis players. Capadocia graduated high school from the Mabini campus of the Arellano University.[3] She put her studies on hold for three years later attending college at the Arellano University.[4]

Career

Capadocia is a nine-time PCA Open women's single champion from 2011 to 2014, 2017 to 2019, and 2023 to 2024.[5][6][7][8] She also won a women's doubles title in 2012.[9]

Trained at the Amstelpark Tennis Academy in the Netherlands, Capadocia also competes internationally for the Philippines and is a professional tennis player.[10][4]

She has played in the SEA Games; winning two bronze medals in the women's team tennis event in the 2011 and 2021 editions.[11][12] She along with Omani player Fatma Al-Nabhani, won the women's double event of the Bahrain ITF Futures Tournament in 2018.[13]

Capadocia represented the Philippines at the 2017 Summer Universiade in Taipei. Though her participation was not recognized by the Philippine Tennis Association.[14]

She was part of the Arellano Chiefs women's tennis team that finished as runners-up in 2017 at the NCAA tennis championships.[4]

In late 2024, Capadocia took up padel and participated in the Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT) Grand Slam.[15] While she clarified she has not retired from tennis yet she admitted to receiving lack of support as a tennis player.[16] She took part in the 2025 APPT.[17]

Capadocia returned to tennis in April 2026, taking part at the Philta Women's National Open after giving birth to a child.[18]

ITF finals

Doubles (1–0)

Legend
$100,000 tournaments
$75,000 tournaments
$50,000 tournaments
$25,000 tournaments
$15,000 tournaments
$10,000 tournaments
Finals by surface
Hard (1–0)
Clay (0–0)
Grass (0–0)
Carpet (0–0)
Result No. Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Winner 1. 24 March 2018 Manama, Bahrain Hard Oman Fatma Al-Nabhani Zimbabwe Valeria Bhunu
United Kingdom Emily Webley-Smith		 7–5, 6–2

References

  1. Cayetano, Pia (February 3, 2025). "P.S. Resolution No. 1300" (PDF). Senate of the Philippines (19th Congress). Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  2. "Former PH tennis queen Marian Capadocia finds new 'village' in padel". Dugout Philippines. October 10, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2026.
  3. Medina, Andrei (July 25, 2012). "'Shy' Pinay teen rises to become champion tennis player in US". GMA News. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  4. Clarito, Ariel (January 4, 2008). "Capadocia reigns supreme as PH's tennis queen". Dugout Philippines. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  5. Malanum, Jean (December 3, 2023). "Lim, Capadocia crowned PCA Open singles' champions". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  6. "Capadocia reclaims PCA Open tennis title". Panay News. November 21, 2017. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  7. Malanum, Jean (December 8, 2024). "Lim, Capadocia keep PCA Open titles". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  8. Malanum, Jean (May 22, 2023). "Capadocia advances to second round of 2023 Metro Manila Open". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  9. "Unflappable Capadocia savors PCA Open double". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. December 9, 2012. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  10. "Marian Jade Capadocia rules US tourney with singles-doubles sweep". ABS-CBN News. September 9, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  11. "Giant slays giant killer; Capadocia also shines". The Philippine Star. December 12, 2011. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  12. Malanum, Jean (October 30, 2022). "Arcilla bags 10th PCA Open title; teen unseats Capadocia". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  13. "Capadocia, wagi sa Bahrain ITF" [Capadocia, wins at Bahrain ITF]. Balita (in Filipino). March 29, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  14. "Capadocia, humirit sa Universiade" [Capadocia, takes chances at Universiade]. Balita (in Filipino). August 22, 2017. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  15. Malanum, Jean (October 11, 2024). "Padel Pilipinas eyes more success on world stage". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  16. "Former PH tennis queen Marian Capadocia finds new 'village' in padel". Dugout Philippines. December 10, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  17. Atencio, Peter (February 22, 2025). "Filipino padel stars ready to shine at 2025 APPT Manila leg". Manila Standard. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  18. "New mom Capadocia advances to National Open's Round of 16". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. Philippine News Agency. April 15, 2026. Retrieved April 16, 2026.