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How Alex Eala is changing Filipino sports culture

She is drawing new fans to the sport, inspiring children, making Filipinos proud

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Clockwise from top left: Donell Almanzor Aducal, Jackielou Acpas, Miguel La Torre, Lea Brena, Wryt Baldeo, and Ayah Vergara Asaad

Four years on from juniors, can Eala win the US Open?

Eala earnt her spot in the second round of the tournament after beating Mary Stoina

Philippines' Alexandra Eala celebrates defeating USA's Mary Stoiana during the women's singles first round tennis match on day three of the US Open

Can Alex Eala become No 2 highest-paid athlete by 2027?

Filipina is attracting packed crowds, major sponsorship deals and unprecedented attention

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines holds the Championship Trophy after winning the women's singles championship match against Jessica Pegula of the United States on the final day of the Mubadala DC Open 2026 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on August 3, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Alex Eala is my US Open pick: Tim Henman

Filipino star will begin her campaign in New York against Mary Stoiana in the first round

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates after winning a women's singles match against Naomi Osaka of Japan on day six of the Mubadala DC Open 2026 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on August 01, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Alex Eala gets mural at iconic Manila basketball court

Artwork unveiled after 21-year-old reached a career-high No. 18 in the WTA rankings

Alex Eala

Greg Rusedski backs Alex Eala to make deep US Open run

Filipino tennis star projected to be No. 17 seed at this year’s US Open

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines serves during a match against Amanda Anisimova of the United States on day seven of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 17, 2026 in Mason, Ohio.

Alex Eala gets to work ahead of US Open return

The 21-year-old Filipino tennis star currently ranked No. 20 in the world

Philippines' Alexandra Eala plays a return to Spain's Cristina Bucsa during their women's singles second round tennis match on day four of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on August 27, 2025.

There’s now a shirt named after Alex Eala

Filipino tennis star is set to compete in her second US Open main draw

Fashion alert: There’s now a shirt named after Alex Eala

Alex Eala advances as Ruse is forced to retire

Eala was leading 6-1, 3-0 when the Romanian called for a medical timeout

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines acknowledges the crowd after losing to Belinda Bencic of Switzerland during day eight of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 09, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario.

Alex Eala faces a tough road at Cincinnati Open

Her historic triumph at DC Open has propelled her ranking into uncharted territory

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates against Caty McNally of the United States during day six of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 07, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario.

Alex Eala eyes short break to recharge, pamper herself

Filipino star's impressive run comes to an end with loss to Belinda Bencic in Canada Open

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines acknowledges the crowd after losing to Belinda Bencic of Switzerland during day eight of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 09, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario.

Can Eala overcome injury scare to continue her run?

Filipino star will face experienced Swiss campaigner Belinda Bencic in round of 16

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates against Caty McNally of the United States during day six of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 07, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario.

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