Eala’s Hard-Court Heater Continues With US Open Statement Win
![Alexandra Eala continues her strong hard-court form after reaching the US Open second round for the second consecutive year. [WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design598-400x200.png)
Alexandra Eala saved all six break points against Mary Stoiana to reach the US Open second round in dominant fashion.
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Eala Chases Breakthrough as Singapore Open Gets WTA 500 Upgrade
![Alexandra Eala will face a deeper field in Singapore. [WTA photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design560-400x200.png)
Alexandra Eala faces a deeper field as the Singapore Tennis Open returns as a WTA 500 event from Sept. 21-27.
Alexandra Eala’s Toughest Test Yet: Amanda Anisimova Awaits
![Alex Eala continues her strong North American hardcourt campaign with another deep run in Cincinnati. [WTA Instagra,]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design503-400x200.png)
Alex Eala advanced to the Cincinnati round of 32 after Elena-Gabriela Ruse retired, setting up a first career meeting with Amanda Anisimova.
Alexandra Eala Falls Short in Toronto After Historic Run
![Alexandra Eala and Belinda Bencic met for the first time on the WTA Tour. [WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design471-400x200.png)
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
![Alexandra Eala became the first Filipino player to win a WTA Tour singles championship. [WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design426-400x200.png)
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
![Alexandra Eala will compete for her first career WTA singles title at the Mubadala DC Open. [WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design412-400x200.png)
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
![Alex Eala continued her impressive 2026 campaign with another Top 10 victory. [photo credit: Miguel Dela Vega]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design403-400x200.png)
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.