Bambol Tolentino Drops Bold Asian Games Gold Medal Prediction
![Team Philippines continues its Asian Games gold medal chase with three golds secured in Nagoya and several events still in contention. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design908-400x200.png)
Team Philippines has three golds in Nagoya, with POC president Bambol Tolentino confident the delegation can surpass its Hangzhou haul.
Alex Eala
Eala Blanks Thai Foe in Second Set, Storms Into Asian Games QF
![Alex Eala advanced to the Asian Games 2026 women's singles quarterfinals after defeating Thailand's Patcharin Cheapchandej, 6-1, 6-0. [POC Media pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design878-400x200.png)
Top seed Alex Eala crushed Thailand’s Patcharin Cheapchandej, 6-1, 6-0, in 55 minutes to reach the Asian Games 2026 women’s singles quarterfinals.
Top Seed Eala Opens Nagoya Bid vs Familiar Rival
![Alexandra Eala begins her Asian Games singles campaign as the top seed at the Nagoya City Higashiyama Park Tennis Center. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design859-400x200.png)
Top-seeded Alexandra Eala opens her Asian Games singles campaign against Thailand’s Patcharin Cheapchandej, whom she beat in 2022.
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.
‘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.