Alex Eala turns heads at Laureus Sports Awards

Dubai: Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala once again flew the flag for the Philippines on the international stage, making an appearance on the red carpet at the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid.

Eala graced the red carpet at what is widely regarded as the “Oscars of Sport,” where her fellow tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were named Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year, respectively.

The 20-year-old shone in a Filipino-inspired gown created by her uncle, acclaimed designer Rhett Eala.

Eala made the most of the special occasion, snapping a rare selfie alongside some of sport’s biggest names at the iconic Palacio de Cibeles in Madrid.

The ceremony was hosted by tennis icon Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, alongside Olympic gold medallist Eileen Gu.

The star-studded night brought together a wide mix of sporting icons from across different disciplines, underlining the global stature of the Laureus World Sports Awards.

Alongside world-class tennis stars such as stars Alcaraz, Sabalenka, and Novak Djokovic, the event also welcomed top athletes from other sports, including football figures Toni Kroos and Lamine Yamal, as well as golf major winner Rory McIlroy.

Winter sports stars like Chloe Kim and co-host Eileen Gu were also in attendance, while Paralympic athlete Gabriel Araújo added to the diverse line-up of sporting excellence.

After her appearance at the awards, Eala will quickly turn her attention back to tennis, with her opening-round match at the Madrid Open set for Wednesday.