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.
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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.
Alex Eala overcomes injury to reach Philippine Women’s Open quarterfinals
![Alex Eala prepares for her quarterfinal showdown with Camila Osorio. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_612-400x200.png)
Alex Eala bounced back from a previous loss to Himeno Sakatsume, claiming a 6-4, 6-0 victory despite a bandaged thigh to advance to the Philippine Women’s Open quarterfinals.
Vekic hopes Philippine Women’s Open inspires next generation of tennis stars
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Croatian star Donna Vekic believes the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open can boost tennis development in the country, following the path set by Alex Eala and inspiring young players nationwide.
Hosogi powers into main draw as Philippine Women’s Open begins
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Japan’s Sakura Hosogi surged into the main draw of the Philippine Women’s Open after a dominant qualifying win, setting the stage for a historic opening day at the newly renovated Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
Philippine women’s tennis gears up as Rizal Memorial courts undergo operational testing
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Philippine tennis officials begin testing newly renovated courts at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center ahead of the historic Philippine Women’s Open.
Eala overwhelms Marcinko to reach ASB Classic last eight
![Former junior peers met for the first time, but Eala dictated every phase of the match on Thursday, January 8. [photo credit: ASB Classic Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_511-400x200.png)
Alex Eala delivered a ruthless performance in Auckland on Thursday, racing into the ASB Classic quarterfinals with a dominant straight-set victory.
Alex Eala reaches SEA Games women’s singles final after semifinal win
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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.
Alex Eala set for singles, mixed doubles quarterfinals in SEA Games tennis
![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.
Philippines secures bronze in women’s team tennis after win over Vietnam at SEA Games
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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.