Alex Eala beats defending champ Fernandez, reaches DC quarterfinals

Alex Eala puts work first, but leaves room for a good meal

For Alex Eala, every stop on the tennis tour is an opportunity to compete first and explore later.Currently competing at the Mubadala DC Open in the United States, the Filipina tennis star admitted she would have loved to spend more time discovering host city Washington D.C., but the demands of life on the professional circuit leave little room for sightseeing.“I would have loved to see more of the city but the matches are very demanding and tra…

Patience key for Alex Eala in completing DC Open comeback vs. Leylah Fernandez

Alexandra “Alex” Eala and Leylah Fernandez's DC Open Round of 16 match was on the verge of heading to a third set, with the Canadian player leading 5-1 in Set 2.

Eala makes stunning comeback to topple Fernandez and reach DC Open quarterfinals

Neena Mae Rayos, Philippine Canadian Inquirer July 30, 2026 WASHINGTON – Philippine tennis star Alex Eala secured her place in the quarterfinals of the Mubadala DC Open with a gritty […] The post Eala makes stunning comeback to topple Fernandez and reach DC Open quarterfinals appeared first on Philippine Canadian Inquirer.

Alex Eala beats defending champ Fernandez, reaches DC quarterfinals

Alex Eala defeated Leylah Fernandez in straight sets on Wednesday, July 29 in the Mubadala DC Open, where Fernandez was the defending champion. Eala needed one hour and 53 minutes to close out the match, 6-2, 7-6(1). Fernandez nearly forced a third and deciding set, at one point leading 5-1 in the second set. Alex Eala Tracker 2026: Matches, News, Rankings “Those are very tricky moments when you know your level (of play) has dropped and you want…

Defending champion Alex de Minaur advances, Leylah Fernandez falls to Alex Eala at DC Open

One defending champion is out and one remains after Wednesday afternoon's action at the DC Open.