Alex Eala reflects on WTA presence in Manila

World No. 49 tennis player Alex Eala expressed satisfaction with the WTA's presence in the Philippines during the Philippine Women's Open. She highlighted the importance of competing on home soil in Manila. Eala's reflections underscore her journey in the tournament.

Alex Eala, ranked No. 49 in the WTA, shared her thoughts on participating in the Philippine Women's Open held in Manila. In a statement, she emphasized the significance of the event's location, saying, 'ANG IMPORTANTE, NANDITO AKO SA MANILA, SA PILIPINAS AT NANDITO ANG WTA,' which translates to 'The important thing is I'm here in Manila, in the Philippines, and here is the WTA.' This reflects her pride in bringing professional tennis to her home country. The tournament provides a platform for Eala to compete internationally while connecting with local fans. As a rising star, her involvement highlights the growing interest in women's tennis in the Philippines.

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Alex Eala poised on Rizal Memorial courts for her home debut at the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open, surrounded by cheering fans and tournament banners.
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Alex Eala eyes home debut at inaugural Philippine Women’s Open

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Filipino tennis star Alex Eala is set to compete in the first-ever WTA 125 event in her home country, the Philippine Women’s Open, starting January 26 in Manila. She faces Russia’s Alina Charaeva in the Round of 32 and emphasizes the tournament's role in introducing tennis to local fans. Eala describes the experience as surreal after an eight-year absence from the Rizal Memorial courts.

The main draw of the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open, a WTA 125 event, begins on January 26 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila. Top Filipina Alex Eala, seeded second and ranked No. 49, faces Russia’s Alina Charaeva in the round of 32 at 7 p.m. on center court. This marks the first time the Philippines hosts a WTA 125 tournament, featuring several local players amid high anticipation.

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Filipina tennis star Alex Eala kicked off the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 win over Russia’s Alina Charaeva. The No. 2 seed overcame an early second-set wobble and an injury scare to advance to the second round. Her performance boosts her live WTA ranking to No. 45.

Building on her straight-sets win over Petra Marcinko, Filipino star Alex Eala earned her first victory over Poland's Magda Linette with a 6-3, 6-2 triumph in the ASB Classic quarterfinals in Auckland. The world No. 53 advances to face China's Xinyu Wang in the semifinals.

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The Philippines will launch the Women’s Padel Series in Manila this March, marking the debut of the FIP Silver Women’s Padel Manila, recognized as the world’s first women-only professional padel tournament. Led by the Women’s Padel Association in partnership with the International Padel Players Association, the event highlights the country’s commitment to advancing female athletics. It aims to create professional pathways for women in the sport while engaging the broader community.

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