Alexandra Eala’s Toughest Test Yet: Amanda Anisimova Awaits
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Alex Eala advanced to the Cincinnati round of 32 after Elena-Gabriela Ruse retired, setting up a first career meeting with Amanda Anisimova.
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Alexandra Eala Falls Short in Toronto After Historic Run
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Alexandra Eala’s seven-match winning streak ended after Belinda Bencic beat her 6-4, 6-0 in the National Bank Open fourth round.
STIC 2026 Brings World-Class Regional Tennis Action to Kallang
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The Singapore Tennis Invitational Cup returns in September, featuring top players from four Southeast Asian nations alongside the WTA 500 Singapore Tennis Open.
Philippines Has a Champion: Eala Shocks World No. 1 Pegula
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Alexandra Eala made Philippine tennis history by rallying past Jessica Pegula to capture her first WTA singles title and become the country’s first WTA champion.
West Virginia Teen’s Double Gold Run Inspired by Alex Eala
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Crystal Saphire Embol became the first Filipina State Games of America tennis champion, winning two national gold medals for West Virginia.
Eala’s Underdog Run Puts Philippine Tennis on Global Stage
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Alexandra Eala faces Jessica Pegula in the DC Open final with her first WTA title and a major rankings breakthrough on the line.
Inside Eala’s Path to a First-Ever Osaka Showdown
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Alex Eala defeated Elina Svitolina to reach the Washington Open semifinals, where she will face four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka.
BPI Hails Alex Eala’s Historic Grand Slam Breakthrough
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BPI honors Alex Eala after she became the first Filipino to reach the Wimbledon Round of 16 and climbed to a career-high No. 28 in the WTA rankings.
Eala’s Breakout Week Ends, But a Star Is Born at Wimbledon
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Alexandra Eala’s historic Wimbledon run ended in the fourth round after a hard-fought three-set battle against Jasmine Paolini on Centre Court.
Eala’s Wimbledon Tears: ‘Being Emotional Doesn’t Mean I’m Satisfied’
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Alexandra Eala made Wimbledon history after defeating Iga Swiatek, but says her emotional celebration doesn’t mean she’s satisfied.