MANILA, Philippines — The stakes – and the stage – just got bigger for Alex Eala in the Big Apple. For the first time in her career, the Filipina star will play an official match at the world’s ...

Her dad Mike is a corporate executive, while mum Rizza is a former national swimmer and comes from a family of athletes.

Back at my seat, the moment has arrived. As Eala and her American opponent Mary Stoiana warm up, the buzz in the crowd is ...

Alex Eala battles close friend and fellow rising star Iva Jovic in the US Open third round in New York. SCHEDULE: Alex Eala ...

Among those fans sat Tiu, holding up a poster with a Sampaguita, the Philippines’ national flower. Eala’s clothing sponsor, ...

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She is Alex Eala, a 21-year-old Filipina known for drawing fire-hazard crowds of Philippines-flag-waving fans at WTA Tour and ...

The 21-year-old Filipino player is the highest ever ranked Filipino and Southeast Asian - 18th in the world - in the Women's ...

Alex Eala faces Iva Jovic under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Here’s when and how to watch in the U.S. and Philippines.

Alex Eala brushed aside Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova 6-1, 6-4 to reach the third round of the US Open on Friday, Sept. 4 (Philippine time), keeping the buzz going for her fervent following in New ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Eala and her fans are headed to the weekend at the U.S. Open, along with two-time champion Naomi Osaka.

Alex Eala is riding a new wave of Filipino pride, winning fans and making her mark on the global tennis stage.