Alex Eala outlasted Switzerland’s Valentina Ryser, 6-3, 7-5, to clinch the International Tennis Federation (ITF) W25 Yecla tournament in Spain Sunday, June 4. *Alex Eala wins her third pro title in Spain. (File Photo/Alex Eala's Facebook) * The second-seeded Eala attacked on all angles to overcome...
Alex Eala overcame a second set stumble to turn back Argentine qualifier Lucia Peyre, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4, and barge into the finals of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) W25 Yecla tournament in Spain Saturday, June 3. *Alex Eala is one win away from her third pro title. (File Photo/Alex Eala's...
Alex Eala crushed Mexican rival Victoria Rodriguez, 6-1, 6-3, to reach the semifinals of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) W25 Yecla tournament in Spain Saturday, June 3. *Alex Eala inches closer to her third pro title after barging into the semifinal in the W25 Yecla tournament in Spain....
Alex Eala overcame an opening set hiccup and shrugged off the tough challenge from French qualifier Nahia Berecoechea, 3-6, 6-1, 6-1, to barge into the quarterfinals of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) W25 Yecla in Spain on Friday, June 2 (Manila time). *Alex Eala (File Photo/ 2023...
Alex Eala fended off Katy Dunne of Great Britain, 7-5, 2-6, 6-2, to advance to the second round of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) W25 Yecla in Spain. *Alex Eala earns as spot in the second round. (File Photo/Alex Eala's Facebook) * Seeded second in the tournament, the 18-year-old Eala...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS While the rainy season is clearly upon us, and as thunder roars more often than not these days, a lot of schools have also begun their summer breaks. This got me nostalgic, and thinking about my student days when I still had summer break as part of my annual agenda. It was a...
Alex Eala crushed German qualifier Anja Wildgruber, 6-1, 6-1, at the start of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) W25 Monastir in Tunisia Wednesday. The top-seeded Eala, who turned 18 the day before, hardly broke a sweat and held her serve throughout to destroy her opponent in 55 minutes....
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Last Thursday, May 18, we celebrated the birthday anniversary of our family matriarch, Consuelo “Chito” Madrigal. Earlier this week, in Naga, we finally had a proper launch of the short biography cum memoire I wrote during the pandemic featuring her. As I was explaining my...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Tomorrow is Mother’s Day. A Sunday in May every year where we find an extra excuse to celebrate the most important women in our lives. Although a day will never be enough to give adequate thanks to some of the most influential figures in our lives, it is also that day which...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS On Monday, May first, we celebrate Labor Day. Known as “Araw ng Manggagawa” here in the Philippines, it is a holiday celebrated in many parts of the world. It is a holiday essentially to honor every hardworking Filipino (or laborer around the world for that matter)...
Alex Eala continued her struggle in the pro scene this year after getting booted out in the first round of the 2023 Mutua Madrid Open at the La Caja Magica claycourt in Spain Wednesday, April 26. *Alex Eala bows out of the 2023 Madrid Open. (File Photo/Alex Eala's Facebook page) * The 17-year-old...
Alex Eala will face a more experienced German foe when the 2023 Matua Madrid Open fires off Tuesday, April 25, at the claycourts in Madrid, Spain. *Alex Eala earns a wildcard ticket in the main draw of the Madrid Open. (File Photo/Alex Eala's Facebook page) * The 17-year-old Eala drew with world No....
