![Alex Eala during the Berlin Tennis Open. [WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design133-400x200.png)
Alex Eala continued her impressive 2026 campaign by defeating reigning Queen’s champion Donna Vekic in straight sets to advance to the second round of the Berlin Tennis Open.
![From heartbreak to history. Camila Osorio completes a stunning rally to lift the first Philippine Women’s Open singles trophy [photo credit: PHILTA/Philippine Women's Open]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ADC082092-400x200.jpg)
Camila Osorio recovered from a one-set deficit and outlasted Donna Vekic in a dramatic three-set battle to become the first-ever singles champion of the Philippine Women’s Open at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
![Donna Vekic at the Philippine Women’s Open. [PHILTA/Philippine Women's Open photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ADC028622-400x200.jpg)
Croatia’s Donna Vekic and Colombia’s Camila Osorio booked contrasting semifinal wins to set up the singles final of the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
![Croatian star Donna Vekic emphasizes confidence, hard work, and enjoying the game for young players. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ADC07100-400x200.jpg)
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.