‘For Flag and Country’: Eala Defies WTA to Play in Nagoya
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Alex Eala will compete at the Asian Games despite a scheduling conflict with the mandatory China Open and possible WTA penalties.
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POC Chief Defends Eala’s Bold Stand Against WTA Rules
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POC president Abraham Tolentino backs Alex Eala’s decision to play at the Asian Games despite a scheduling clash with the WTA.