Resilience Beyond The Baseline
Jelena Dokic’s tennis career transcends rankings and titles, shaped instead by elite talent, personal trauma, and one of sport’s most powerful comeback stories.
Tennis
Sports vision program boosts athlete performance in Philippines
A sports vision program is helping Filipino athletes improve performance, with tennis standout Kaye Emana benefiting from specialized eyewear.
Eala exits Miami Open, bows to Muchová
![The result may not have gone her way, but Alex Eala’s presence in the Round of 16 signals a future filled with potential, experience, and bigger opportunities ahead. [WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_709-400x200.png)
Alex Eala’s Miami Open run ends in the Round of 16, but her continued rise highlights her growing presence on the WTA Tour.
Eala stays grounded as global attention grows on WTA stage
![Calm, focused, and fearless—Alexandra Eala continues to rise as one of tennis’ brightest young stars. [WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_705-400x200.png)
Alexandra Eala reveals how discipline, mindset, and self-awareness keep her grounded as she navigates rising expectations on the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz.
Alex Eala makes history at Indian Wells with win over Dayana Yastremska
![History made: Eala becomes the first Filipino in an Indian Wells main draw. [WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_687-400x200.png)
Alex Eala became the first Filipino to appear in the Indian Wells main draw and advanced to face Coco Gauff after a hard-fought 7-5, 4-6, 7-5 victory over Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska.
Rejuvenated Gauff storms past Eala to book Dubai semifinal berth
![The American surge in Dubai is real — and Coco Gauff just raised the bar. Semifinal spot secured with a statement win. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_674-400x200.png)
Coco Gauff delivered a commanding performance to rout Alexandra Eala and secure a return trip to the Dubai semifinals.
Alex Eala shocks World No. 8 Jasmine Paolini to storm into Dubai Round of 16
![Alex Eala advances to the Round of 16 at a WTA 1000 event in Dubai. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_672-400x200.png)
Alex Eala takes down World No. 8 Jasmine Paolini in straight sets in Dubai, earning her third career Top 10 win and advancing to the Round of 16 of a WTA 1000 event.
Where does Novak Djokovic go now?
Novak Djokovic reflects on his Australian Open final loss and admits uncertainty about what lies ahead as he continues his pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title.
Alex Eala’s Abu Dhabi run ends after gritty quarterfinal battle against Alexandrova
![Alex Eala pushed a world No. 2 seed and showed why her rise is real. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_631-400x200.png)
Alex Eala’s breakthrough run at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open came to an end after a hard-fought quarterfinal loss to world No. 2 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova, but the Filipina teenager once again proved she belongs on the WTA stage.
Eala saves match point, storms into Abu Dhabi quarterfinals
![Eala reacts after sealing the win in a tense third-set tiebreak. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_627-400x200.png)
Alexandra Eala stared down defeat against Aliaksandra Sasnovich but flipped the script with a gritty comeback, surviving a match point to seal a dramatic three-set win in Abu Dhabi.