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Alexandra Eala

Alexandra Eala on being ‘intimidated’ by Rafael Nadal, fan frenzy in breakthrough year

The Philippines’ Alexandra Eala is now at a career-high 17th in the world.
The Philippines’ Alexandra Eala is now at a career-high 17th in the world.

Alex Eala rallies past Talia Gibson, advances to quarter-finals in Tokyo

The Philippines’ Alex Eala hits a return against Australia’s Talia Gibson during the WTA Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Oct 28.
The Philippines’ Alex Eala hits a return against Australia’s Talia Gibson during the WTA Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Oct 28.

Eala-conqueror Wang Xiyu wins Asian Games tennis gold and Olympic berth

Wang Xiyu breezed past compatriot Zhang Shuai 6-2, 6-1 in 66 minutes.
Wang Xiyu breezed past compatriot Zhang Shuai 6-2, 6-1 in 66 minutes.

Eala’s gold dream ends in Nagoya as India set for cricket showdown with Pakistan

Alexandra Eala facing Tatiana Prozorova during their Singapore Tennis Open women’s singles on Sept 24. Top seed Eala was upset by China’s unheralded Wang Xiyu.
Alexandra Eala facing Tatiana Prozorova during their Singapore Tennis Open women’s singles on Sept 24. Top seed Eala was upset by China’s unheralded Wang Xiyu.

Alexandra Eala storms into Asian Games semi-finals to thrill adoring fans

Philippines Alexandra Eala played at the WTA Singapore Tennis Open before heading to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Philippines Alexandra Eala played at the WTA Singapore Tennis Open before heading to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Eala makes fast start as weather and transport woes hit Asian Games

Japan’s Ryoma Aoki in action during the men’s 3000m steeplechase final at the Asian Games.
Japan’s Ryoma Aoki in action during the men’s 3000m steeplechase final at the Asian Games.

Rain dampens Eala fans’ spirits as Filipino tennis star makes Nagoya debut behind closed doors

Fans of Alex Eala show their support after she defeated Caty McNally in Toronto.
Fans of Alex Eala show their support after she defeated Caty McNally in Toronto.

Rain-hit Asian Games battle scheduling logjam

Tennis, surfing and cricket were among sports hit by poor weather on Day 9 of full competition.
Tennis, surfing and cricket were among sports hit by poor weather on Day 9 of full competition.

Singapore Tennis Open semi-finalist says she was forced to pull out after being hit in face by ball

Russia’s Tatiana Prozorova in action at the Singapore Tennis Open on Sept 25.
Russia’s Tatiana Prozorova in action at the Singapore Tennis Open on Sept 25.

Defiant Prozorova flips the script, booting out Eala out after three-hour marathon

Tatiana Prozorova after winning against world No. 18 Alexandra Eala during their women’s singles round-of-16 match at the Singapore Tennis Open at OCBC Arena on Sept 24.
Tatiana Prozorova after winning against world No. 18 Alexandra Eala during their women’s singles round-of-16 match at the Singapore Tennis Open at OCBC Arena on Sept 24.

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