Tag: WTA Singapore

Key Takeaways Former US Open finalist Greg Rusedski believes Alexandra Eala has top-10 capability if she refines her serve mechanics, suggesting modifications to her balance, shoulders, and foot movement. Prominent figures including John McEnroe and Andrea Petkovic have similarly pinpointed Eala's delivery as a crucial area...

Key Takeaways Alexandra Eala will face Chinese qualifier Han Shi in the opening round of the Wuhan Open. Shi entered qualifying on a wildcard and reached the main draw by beating top seed Peyton Stearns and Kamilla Rakhimova. Eala is also competing in doubles alongside Zeynep Sonmez...

Key Takeaways Alex Eala faced a potential $10,000 fine for skipping the mandatory China Open to compete for the Philippines at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, where she captured a bronze medal in singles. Philippine Tennis Association executive Tonette Mendoza explained that the WTA enquired about...

Key Takeaways Alex Eala discussed her transition from junior standout to top-20 WTA professional during an appearance on Maria Sharapova's Pretty Tough podcast. The 21-year-old became the first Filipino player to capture a WTA singles title following her tournament triumph in Washington, D.C. Eala credited her grandfather's...

Key Takeaways Alex Eala revealed on Maria Sharapova's podcast that she had a disagreement with her coach after losing to Oleksandra Oliynykova in Strasbourg. The 21-year-old admitted that "we weren’t aligned" regarding her performance, but she eventually recognized that her team's strict critique was correct. Eala compiled...

Key Takeaways Alex Eala made her Paris Fashion Week debut at the Chanel show with her mother, Rizza. The 21-year-old Filipina reiterated that tennis remains her top priority despite her growing appreciation for design. Following her bronze-medal finish at the Asian Games, Eala is scheduled to return...

Key Takeaways Alex Eala earned 400,000 Philippine pesos (roughly $6,378.77) from the Philippine Sports Commission for securing a bronze medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya. Alexandra Stevenson confirmed that "many participating countries reward their medallists with substantial government-backed financial incentives" despite the tournament not offering...

Key Takeaways China's Wang Xiyu defeated top seed Alex Eala 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the women's singles semifinals at the 20th Asian Games. The result earns Eala her second consecutive Asian Games singles bronze medal after also finishing third in Hangzhou in 2023. Wang's victory guarantees the...

Key Takeaways Alexandra Eala was named to the TIME100 Next 2026 list in the Innovators category as the only tennis player included. Rafael Nadal praised her character and mindset, writing: "One of her greatest strengths is precisely her ability to listen, learn, and keep improving." Nadal revealed...

Key Takeaways Mirra Andreeva was left stunned after receiving a highly unusual gift from Asian fans. The rising tennis talent revealed: "I got a big box of basil with my face on it". The customized present highlights the distinctive gestures players often encounter while competing on tour. Mirra...