Filipina tennis star Alex Eala continued her historic run at the Miami Open after defeating World No. 2 Iga Swiatek in straight sets, 6-2, 7-5, to reach the semifinals of the WTA 1000 tournament. Relive how Alex Eala made history as the first Filipino to reach the WTA 1000 quarterfinals at the Miami Open in […]
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Alex Eala Makes History at Miami Open: First from Philippines to Reach WTA 1000 Quarterfinals
Filipina tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala has made history at the 2025 Miami Open, becoming the first player from the Philippines to reach the quarterfinals of a Hologic WTA 1000 tournament in the Open Era. Relive the moment that launched Alex Eala’s rise to tennis stardom by reading about her historic US Open Girls’ Championship […]
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Asian Games 2023 Update: Alex Eala Ends 61-Year Tennis Drought, Ups Philippines’ Medal Tally to 6
Alex Eala clinched a groundbreaking bronze in Women’s Tennis Singles at the 2023 Asian Games, ending a 61-year medal drought for the Philippines in Women’s tennis. The win elevated the nation’s medal count to six, including one silver and five bronze medals.
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