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Alex Eala will fight for her first SEA Games women’s singles gold after defeating Thailand’s Thasaporn Naklo, 6-1, 6-4, in a thrilling semifinal in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
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Alex Eala marched into the women’s singles semifinals at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games after a straight-sets win in Thailand, locking in at least another medal to add to her growing haul.
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![Alex Eala prepares to serve in SEA Games women’s singles tennis. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Alex-Eala-9844-400x200.jpg)
Alex Eala will finally take the court for Team Philippines in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, competing in the women’s singles and mixed doubles quarterfinals in Nonthaburi.
![Team Philippines fights back to clinch bronze in women’s tennis at SEA Games [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Shaira-Rivera-Womens-Team-Finals-Quarterfinals-1867-400x200.jpg)
Team Philippines overcame Vietnam, 2-1, in the women’s tennis team event at the 33rd SEA Games, guaranteeing a bronze medal and advancing to the semifinals in Nonthaburi.
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Alex Eala’s return to the Southeast Asian Games injects momentum into Team Philippines as the tennis competition opens on Wednesday, Dec. 10, in Bangkok.
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Elena Rybakina defeated World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6–3, 7–6 (0) to win the WTA Finals in Riyadh, becoming the first player from Kazakhstan to claim the title.
![Sabalenka vs. Rybakina for the WTA Finals crown — power showdown incoming. [photo credit: WTA Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/578709199_1393352112155022_3572360136112025300_n-400x200.jpg)
Aryna Sabalenka battled past Amanda Anisimova in three sets to return to the WTA Finals championship match, where she will face first-time finalist Elena Rybakina in Riyadh.
![Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova set for a high-stakes semifinal showdown. [photo credit: Xinhua/Luo Chen]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BpjtWsEA3TaAGvy4-400x200.png)
Aryna Sabalenka powered past Coco Gauff to top the Steffi Graf group at the WTA Finals and book a semifinal clash against Amanda Anisimova.
Aryna Sabalenka outlasted Jessica Pegula in a three-set battle at the WTA Finals, securing her second straight win and tightening her grip on the Steffi Graf group lead.