World No. 10 Amanda Anisimova wouldn’t be surprised to see a packed crowd rooting mostly for third-round opponent Alex Eala on her home turf when they clash in the Cincinnati Open on Tuesday, Aug. 18 (Philippine time). The ninth seeded American is aware of Eala’s growing fan base wherever she...
Another elite player awaits Alex Eala on court when she faces world No. 10 Amanda Anisimova in the third round of the Cincinnati Open in Ohio on Monday, Aug. 17. This would be the first time that the 21-year-old Eala is competing against the two-time Grand Slam finalist, who ranked as high as No. 3...
Alex Eala’s second round match against Romanian Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the WTA1000 Cincinnati Open has been suspended due to an approaching inclement weather and lightning threat in the wee hours of Sunday, Aug. 16 (Manila time) Dark and thick clouds blanketed the skies over the Lindner Family...
Before teaming up with Venus Williams and going up against some of the sport’s top-ranked players in front of thousands Filipino fans, Alex Eala was simply a young girl watching her older brother Miko hone his game on little and old court. The four-year-old Alex, who had a “ruffled socks, light...
Filipino sports heroes have always served as a source of joy and pride for fans. With Manny Pacquiao fading away from the boxing scene after giving the country much honor in the past decades, tennis princess Alex Eala has caught the love and attention of this appreciative nation. And for the...
Alex Eala gears up for another tough battle as she faces familiar opponent Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the second round of the Cincinnati Open in Ohio on Saturday, Aug. 15 (Philippine time). The Filipina ace received a first-round bye after being seeded 17th in the WTA 1000 tournament and now takes on...
Business activity is on the rise in sports, particularly in two racket sports, tennis and pickleball, while badminton takes a relative backseat, though it remains a long-time staple in barangay and school leagues. Yes, Virginia, while tennis retains a dedicated, high-skill following, there’s a...
Alex Eala and her American friend Iva Jovic put their friendship behind them as they clash in the Stars of the Open, a charity event held annually during US Open’s Fan Week, on Aug. 27 in New York. The two emerging stars join the quadruple showdown that also features Americans Amanda Anisimova,...
Alex Eala’s continued rise on the global tennis scene, along with her steady climb in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings, can be traced to one simple approach: play as much as she can. The 21-year-old Eala turned out to be the busiest player in the women 's field after playing...
Another stern test awaits Alex Eala as she finds herself in the bottom half of the draw at the Cincinnati Open in Ohio, which fires off on Thursday, Aug. 13 (Friday, Aug. 14, Philippine time). The 21-year-old Filipina secured an opening-round bye after being seeded 17th in the WTA 1000 tournament,...
Alex Eala has nothing but gratitude for the overwhelming support she has been receiving, especially from the Filipino fans who came out in full force to cheer throughout her campaign at the WTA 1000 National Bank Open in Toronto, Canada. The 21-year-old Eala has cherished every moment she has stood...
Alex Eala is expected to make the most out of the remaining days before she sees action again in the Cincinnati Open in Ohio which fires off on Thursday, Aug. 13. Barring any changes and last-minute pullouts, the 21-year-old is projected to be seeded 17th based on the latest player list from the...
