Alex Eala suffers cramps, bows out of Miami Open qualifying

Photo from Alex Eala’s Facebook MANILA, Philippines—Alex Eala came close to entering the main draw of the 2024 Miami Open before faltering in the second round of the qualifiers against Colombia’s Emiliana Arango on Tuesday (Manila time). After dominating the first set, Eala appeared well on her way to advancing after taking a 5-3 lead.…

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Alex Eala loses at W50 Indore semifinal

Alex Eala at W50 Indore in India.–Photo from Alex Eala Facebook MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala crashed out in the W50 Indore semifinal after yielding to Polina Kudermetova of Russia in three sets, 4-6, 7-6(5), 2-6, on Saturday in India. The 18-year-old Eala fought back from a 5-6 deficit in the second set and got…

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Alex Eala, Latvian partner reach W50 Pune doubles final

FILE – Alex Eala. Photo from Alex Eala’s Facebook MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala eyes her first International Tennis Federation (ITF) doubles crown as a pro in the W50 Pune on Saturday evening (Manila time) in India.  Eala and her Latvian partner Darja Semenistaja took down Japanese pair Saki Imamura and Naho Sato in the…

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Alex Eala cops W50 Pune doubles title with Latvian partner

FILE–Fillipino tennis player Alex Eala. –ALEX EALA FACEBOOK MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala captured her first International Tennis Federation (ITF) doubles crown as a professional as she and her Latvian partner Darja Semenistaja ruled the W50 Pune on Saturday evening (Manila time) in India.  Eala and Semenistaja stunned the top-seed duo of Naiktha Bains of…

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Scribes fete rising Eala, dominant Carlos

Rising star Alex Eala and prolific spiker Diana Mae “Tots” Carlos will have a share of the spotlight in the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night two weeks from now after they were named Ms. Tennis and Ms. Volleyball for the year that passed. The two will join other athletes who dominated their…

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Alex Eala exits with Australian Open qualifying loss

Photo from Alex Eala’s Facebook MANILA, Philippines—Alex Eala on Tuesday failed to make the main draw of the Australian Open in Melbourne for the second straight time. The Filipino tennis ace, who began the new year with a career-best ranking at No. 185, was defeated by Sweden’s Rebecca Peterson in straight sets, 6-2, 7-5, in…

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Alex Eala starts 2024 with new career high in WTA rankings

Alex Eala competes at the Asian Games.–ASIAN GAMES POOL MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala started the new year with a career-best ranking of No.185 in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). Eala on the first day of 2024 surpassed her previous career-high of World No. 189 October last year. “Starting the year with a new career…

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Alex Eala eyes another fruitful year starting with Australian Open

FILE– Philippines’ Alex Eala poses with her bronze medal during the 2022 Asian Games medal ceremony. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon MANILA, Philippines — After another stellar year, Alex Eala hopes to join all Grand Slam tournaments in 2024 but she remains focused on her short-term goal which is seeing action anew in the Australian Open in January.…

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PVL Finals: ALex Eala part of record crowd as she roots for Creamline

Alex Eala in attendance for Game 2 of the PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals between Creamline and Choco Mucho at Araneta Coliseum.–PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala was one of the stars who were part of the all-time Premier Volleyball League attendance record of 24,459 in the All-Filipino Conference between Creamline and Choco Mucho in…

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EJ Obiena, Alex Eala among those to be feted at Siklab Youth Awards

Asian Games – Hangzhou 2022 – Athletics – Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, Hangzhou, China – September 30, 2023 – The Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena celebrates with the Philippines flag after winning the Men’s Pole Vault Final REUTERS/Jeremy Lee MANILA, Philippines–The future heroes of Philippine sports will be honored during the 3rd Siklab Youth Sports Awards…

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