Following her exit in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Alex Eala was quick to acknowledge the harsh reality that she still has a long way to go before consistently beating the world’s

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alexandra "Alex" Eala is for her debut at the WTA 1000 Indian Wells in the United States. The tournament also known as "the fifth Grand Slam" due to its tournament size (96-player field),

Alex Eala is set to face Coco Gauff in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships. Eala, who closed out Centre Court sessions in both the second and third rounds, has been moved up to start the night session this time around.

Discover why Alex Eala's milestone performance is fueling debate over her endurance, ranking momentum, and future consistency.

THERE are about 450,000 Filipinos working and residing in Dubai, making up 21 percent of the city’s population. And when Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala needs her countrymen to back her up — they show up in a frenzy.

Alex Eala thanked Filipino fans after her victory over Jasmine Paolini, saying, “Ilan kaya sa inyo 'yung nagdadasal para sa akin?” following her win at the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Eala was named the PSA co-Athlete of the Year with Paris Olympics double-gold medalist Caloy Yulo, who copped crowns once again in the Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships and the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships last year.