Singapore Tennis Open 2026 Draw Delivers Wall-to-Wall Star Power
![The Singapore Tennis Open 2026 features a stacked WTA 500 singles field at OCBC Arena from Sept. 21 to 27. [photo credit: The Kallang]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design762-400x200.png)
The Singapore Tennis Open 2026 draw features Roland-Garros champion Mirra Andreeva, defending champion Elise Mertens and Alexandra Eala.
Alex Eala
‘For Flag and Country’: Eala Defies WTA to Play in Nagoya
![Alex Eala returns to the Asian Games after winning a bronze medal in Hangzhou three years ago. [photo credit: Miguel Dela Vega]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design744-400x200.png)
Alex Eala will compete at the Asian Games despite a scheduling conflict with the mandatory China Open and possible WTA penalties.
POC Chief Defends Eala’s Bold Stand Against WTA Rules
![Alex Eala heads into the Asian Games as one of the Philippines' biggest tennis stars, with her world ranking at No. 18. [Miguel Dela Vega | Sports Bytes PH]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design727-400x200.png)
POC president Abraham Tolentino backs Alex Eala’s decision to play at the Asian Games despite a scheduling clash with the WTA.
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.
West Virginia Teen’s Double Gold Run Inspired by Alex Eala
![Crystal Saphire Embol poses with her gold medals at the State Games of America. [State Games of West Virginia Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design416-400x200.png)
Crystal Saphire Embol became the first Filipina State Games of America tennis champion, winning two national gold medals for West Virginia.
Ateneo Phenom Aiden Lazaro Chases MLB Dream at IMG Academy
Aiden Lazaro became the first homegrown Filipino baseball player accepted into IMG Academy’s elite development program in Florida.
BPI Hails Alex Eala’s Historic Grand Slam Breakthrough
![BPI and Alex Eala highlight the importance of discipline, perseverance and long-term growth. [photo credit: Miguel Dela Vega]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design301-400x200.png)
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.
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.