Doug Kramer, proud sa tagumpay ng anak na si Scarlett: "​What impressed me most was her grit"

• Doug Kramer celebrated his daughter Scarlett's recent victory in a grueling two-hour tennis match in Australia
• Scarlett recently secured a win after a third-set tiebreak against a higher-ranked and more experienced opponent
• He praised his daughter's mental toughness and grit during the high-pressure game
• It has been nearly two years since Scarlett made the transition from Taekwondo to pursuing her passion for tennis

Former basketball player Doug Kramer is one proud father as he witnessed his daughter, Scarlett, achieve a significant breakthrough in her athletic journey. In an Instagram post, Doug shared the details of Scarlett's hard-earned victory during a match held under the intense Australian sun.

"Scarlett went toe-to-toe against a higher-ranked, more experienced opponent, pushing it to a third-set tiebreak," Doug proudly shared. He revealed that the two athletes traded point after point until Scarlett finally secured the win with a score of 14-12.

For Doug, what was most impressive wasn't just the final score, but the character Scarlett showed on the court. He highlighted her "deep-down mental toughness" and "grit" as the driving forces that pulled her through when the pressure was at its peak.

Read also

Matteo Guidicelli, natanong tungkol sa estado ng relasyon niya sa pamilya ni Sarah Geronimo

"Progress truly comes to those who have the grit to stick with it," Doug added, reflecting on Scarlett’s growth.

This victory is especially meaningful as it has been almost two years since Scarlett transitioned from her previous sport, Taekwondo, to focus on tennis.

Alongside photos of Scarlett on the court, Doug expressed the unwavering support of their family.

"Scarlett, Mom and I are so proud of you. There’s still a mountain to climb, but we’ll take it one step at a time," he wrote, ending his message with a sweet, "We love you, Scarlett!"

Doug Kramer is a former professional basketball player in the Philippines, he played college basketball for the Ateneo Blue Eagles before being drafted into the PBA in 2007. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams including Air21 Express and Ginebra. Kramer was admired for his hard work until his retirement from basketball in 2019. Outside the court, Doug is famous as the head of "Team Kramer," a social media-famous family with his wife, Cheska Garcia, and their three children, Kendra, Scarlett, and Gavin. Through their family vlogs, photos, and endorsements, Team Kramer eventually became one of the most followed celebrity families in the Philippines.

Read also

Gabbi Garcia, may emosyonal na pag-amin sa nalalapit na PBB Big Night

As previously reported by KAMI, Doug Kramer revealed that his family has temporarily moved to Melbourne, Australia for three months. The move aims to support their children in their respective athletic pursuits. In his post, Doug praised Melbourne’s world-class facilities and the convenience of having everything within a 10-20 minute drive. Their children are now balancing their intensive training with online classes while bonding in a new environment that is currently in Australia.

Meanwhile, in 2025, Doug Kramer joined the growing chorus of Filipinos voicing frustration over corruption. On Instagram, Doug posted a family photo that quickly caught attention on the app. In the picture, Doug and his family held a sign that read: "Don't steal our future!"

Source: KAMI.com.gh