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Alexandra Eala

Alexandra Eala
She is a professional tennis player from the Philippines, currently ranked No. 56, the highest in her nation’s history. She was the first Filipina to play at Wimbledon. She won the 2022 US Open girls’ singles title, reaching a WTA Tour-level final at Eastbourne, and the Miami Open semifinals.
Tang Ming-hong (left) and Lee Ka-yi (red) beat fellow Hongkongers Toby Tse and Lai Cheuk-nam to the mixed doubles squash title at Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games, day 8: Hong Kong win at squash, fencers in semis, javelin’s big clash

City’s Lee Ka-yi, Tang Ming-hong take mixed doubles squash title, men’s épée team reach last four, Chinese javelin teen faces Olympic queen.

Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: from teen swimmers to titans of tennis, 5 stars set to shine in Japan

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

City tennis chief ‘quietly confident’ Alexandra Eala will play at Hong Kong Open

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Philippines seek WTA exemption as Alexandra Eala skips China Open for Asian Games

Games and Open have overlapping schedules and Philippines tennis body wants world No 18 to compete at Aichi-Nagoya without penalties.

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines, here in action at the recent US Open, is the highest-ranked player in the women’s singles draw at the Asian Games. Photo: AFP
Asian Games 2026

Philippine sensation Alexandra Eala looking forward to having Asian Games ‘fun’

World No 18 says she loves the Games environment, will be favourite in Aichi-Nagoya in absence of China’s Zheng Qinwen, Japan’s Naomi Osaka.

US Open (tennis)

Eala crashes out of US Open after Zheng downs Keys in epic upset

Filipino loses three-set battle to friend Iva Jovic, while Chinese star fights back to stun Madison Keys and reach the fourth round.

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Get to Know

Meet Filipino tennis star Alex Eala’s parents, Mike and Rizza

Her dad Mike is a corporate executive, while mum Rizza is a former national swimmer and comes from a family of athletes.

As Filipino tennis star Alex Eala rides a career upswing, her supportive parents Mike and Rizza are also in the spotlight. Photo: @alex.eala/Instagram
US Open (tennis)

US Open: Alexandra Eala marches on, as Zheng Qinwen regains ‘competitive fire’

Filipino star cruises into round 3 at Flushing Meadows, as Zheng survives three-set battle and Felix Auger-Aliassime wilts in New York heat.

US Open (tennis)

Beaming Alexandra Eala thanks fans after cruising to US Open first round win

Philippine tennis star beats America’s Mary Stoiana in straight sets, while fans packed out stands just to watch her practice hours earlier.

US Open (tennis)

Rise of Asian players Eala, Zheng point to progress on US Open diversity: Pegula

American Jessica ⁠Pegula says growth in number of black, Asian players shows sport’s global reach; Coleman Wong to start early Monday morning.

Zheng Qinwen of China came through the qualifying rounds of the US Open and will face Russia’s Kristina Liutova in the first round. Photo: Xinhua
US Open (tennis)

Philippine trailblazer Alexandra Eala set to bring fervent following to US Open

Eala’s growing fan base, improving game – she won her first WTA title this month – could make her one of the main attractions at final major.

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines playing against Iva Jovic of the US during Fan Week at the US Open on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Asian Games 2026

Eala, Yu Zidi all aboard as Japan’s Asian Games preparations enter ‘final stages’

Filipino tennis star, Chinese swimming sensation and Indian cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to make waves with a cruise ship in Nagoya.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

‘I want to be Eala’: star sparks tennis boom in Philippines, but at what cost?

Alexandra Eala’s success has parents rushing their children to courts across the country, and a National Tennis Centre in the works.

SCMP Highlights

China retaliates on US sanctions; North Korea’s dog meat advisory: 7 highlights

From Chinese hotpot giant Haidilao’s burger brand to Filipino star Eala’s maiden WTA win, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Live dogs for sale behind Rajin market in North Korea. Photo: SCMP
Fifa World Cup

Opinion | Why underdogs like Alexandra Eala, Cabo Verde, Dear You fascinate us

Money still shapes the balance of power, but every so often a team, player or film will rise up to challenge the status quo and inspire us.

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines holds the championship trophy after winning the women’s singles final against Jessica Pegula of the United States at the Mubadala DC Open at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Centre in Washington on August 3. Photo: AFP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

First Filipino WTA winner Eala backed by sporting pedigree, unstoppable spirit

The Philippines’ first true global tennis star comes from a sporting family and had the best training, but won her first title the hard way.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

‘Really, really proud’ Eala makes history, first Filipino to win WTA singles title

‘Oh my gosh, winning a [WTA] 500, it’s insane. It’s an incredible milestone for me,’ the 21-year-old says after claiming Washington Open title.

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WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Filipino tennis star Alexandra Eala stuns Zheng Qinwen in Washington Open debut

Another Chinese player, Wang Xinyu, fared better, saving three set points to beat 17-year-old American qualifier Julieta Pareja.

Alexandra Eala made global headlines earlier this month after beating Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon to become the first Philippines player to reach the last 16 of a grand slam. Photo: AFP
French Open

French Open: Sabalenka thrives in heatwave as Southeast Asians Eala, Tjen exit

Ex-world No 1 Daniil Medvedev struggles in conditions before bowing out, as do China’s Zhang Shuai and Zhang Zhizhen.

French Open

‘SEASters’ Alexandra Eala, Janice Tjen bring Southeast Asian pride to French Open

Filipino Eala and Indonesia’s Tjen, both in the top 50, bring an ‘incredible fan base’ with them, but are still finding their feet on clay.

Australian Open

Australian Open: Djokovic sparkles as China’s Shang causes upset, Eala bows out

Serb begins quest for 25th grand slam title in fine form, Chinese former world No 47 makes good start, but Filipino favourite is knocked out.

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic beat Pedro Martinez of Spain in straight sets on Monday. Photo: AP
Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Hong Kong Open: staying focused the key for Fernandez as she beats Wang

Canadian opens campaign with flawed display on centre court, while Belinda Bencic and Alexandra Eala also progress to the next round.

Leylah Fernandez beat China’s Wang Xiyu in straight sets to get her Prudential Hong Kong Open campaign on the way at Victoria Park on Tuesday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Wild card Ng within moments of shock win at Prudential Hong Kong Open

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Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Hong Kong Open: former winner Leylah Fernandez among 4 new faces after pull-outs

The 2023 winner will be joined by Tokyo Games champion Belinda Bencic, Sofia Kenin, Maria Sakkari after Emma Raducanu, Naomi Osaka withdraw.

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Naomi Osaka, Alexandra Eala to headline Hong Kong Open in October

Former world No 1 and rising star from the Philippines among first names to be revealed for WTA 250 event at Victoria Park.

Naomi Osaka is heading back to Hong Kong next month. Photo: Kyodo
US Open (tennis)

US Open: Alexandra Eala, Janice Tjen join big guns in kicking off second round

Filipino Eala will battle Spain’s Cristina Busca, while Indonesian Tjen faces former champion Emma Raducanu in New York.

Filipino Alexandra Eala beat Denmark’s Clara Tauson in the first round of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Photo: dpa
US Open (tennis)

US Open: Wong happy to embrace moment, ready ‘to go all-in’ for Walton clash

Historical significance of victory not lost on Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong as he readies for second round in New York.

US Open (tennis)

Filipino tennis ace Alexandra Eala ‘so grateful’ after making history at US Open

Epic comeback to beat No 14 seed Clara Tauson makes her the first player from the Philippines to win a grand slam match in Open era.

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