DRIVING THOUGHTS Alex Eala’s victory over four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the semifinals of the Mubadala DC Open was another historic moment for Philippine tennis. It was also another reason for parents to look at their children and wonder: Could my child become exceptional at...
ENDEAVOR Alex Eala’s words translate simply yet profoundly into English: “Once you begin to grow, you do not stop.” It is a statement about perseverance, continuous improvement, and refusing to be defined by one’s present accomplishments. More importantly, it is a philosophy that resonates...
For a country weighed down by endless political noise, controversy, and public frustration, Alex Eala 's historic victory at the WTA 500 Mubadala Open in Washington, DC, came like a refreshing breeze. Her breakthrough as the first Filipina to capture a WTA 500 singles title was not merely a...
While Alex Eala became the first Filipino to win a singles title at the Mubadala DC Open , another Filipino had already etched his name in the tournament’s history more than a decade earlier by winning the doubles crown. In 2012, Fil-American Treat Huey, who began representing the Philippines in...
Just as physically and mentally demanding as any other sports, tennis requires all the effort from the players and their coaches. Alex Eala, now rising in the tennis world, works day and night with a dedicated team whose main job is to polish her game whenever she needs to step on the court. And...
Filipino celebrities joined millions of fans in celebrating Alex Eala 's historic triumph at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, with many taking to social media to congratulate the young tennis star on capturing the first WTA singles title of her career. Fresh off her landmark victory in Washington,...
Alex Eala hopes to keep her momentum rolling on the WTA Tour as she opens her National Bank Open campaign against familiar foe Alycia Parks in Toronto, Canada, on Thursday, Aug. 6 (Philippine time). Fresh off her breakthrough title at the Mubadala DC Open in Washington, D.C. last Monday, Aug. 4,...
Alex Eala and Venus Williams will finally share the court again after being paired in the doubles of the National Bank Open in Toronto, Canada. Tournament organizers announced on Wednesday, Aug. 5 (Philippine time) that the pair received a main draw wildcard, with their first-round match scheduled...
House Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos hailed Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala for making Filipinos proud following her historic 2026 Mubadala DC Open title victory. Marcos is one of the authors of House Resolution (HR) No. 1286, which the House of Representatives...
Describing her achievement as a source of national pride and an inspiration to aspiring Filipino athletes, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Tuesday, Aug. 4, congratulated Filipino tennis star Alex Eala for her historic victory at the Mubadala DC Open 2026. In a Facebook post, the OVP...
Welcome to the winner 's circle, Alex Eala. The Filipina ace was immediately showered with praises following her historic triumph at the WTA 500 Mubadala DC Open , with one coming from her childhood idol, Rafael Nadal. The 21-year-old Eala received a heartfelt message from the 22-time Grand...
There will be little time for Alex Eala to savor her breakthrough WTA Tour title as she is expected to quickly shift her focus to an even tougher test at the National Bank Open in Toronto, Canada this week. The WTA 1000 event has been underway since last Sunday, Aug. 2, with Eala securing an...
