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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]

August 10, 2026

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]

August 2, 2026

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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 becomes the first homegrown Filipino baseball player to join IMG Academy.

July 28, 2026

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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]

July 14, 2026

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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.

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]

March 8, 2026

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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]

January 28, 2026

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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

Croatian star Donna Vekic emphasizes confidence, hard work, and enjoying the game for young players. [PSC photo]

January 26, 2026

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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

Hosogi in action during her straight-sets win at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center [photo credit: Philippine Women's Open / PhilTA]

January 25, 2026

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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.