Nadal on Speed Dial: The Filipino Trailblazer Lighting up the ASB Classic

Alexandra Eala wins vs Magda Linette to secure spot in ASB Classic semifinals

Alexandra “Alex” Eala defeated Magda Linette in Auckland on Friday to advance to the ASB Classic semifinals.

Alex Eala beats Petra Marcinko, enters ASB Classic quarterfinals

(UPDATE) FILIPINA tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala outplayed another Croatian player, Petra Marcinko, 6-0, 6-2, to book a quarterfinals slot in the ASB Classic on Thursday in Auckland, New Zealand.Eala previously defeated Croatia’s Donna Vekic, a Paris Olympics silver medalist, in a grueling three-set affair, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, on Tuesday and carried the momentum against Marcinko in the round-of-16 clash.Both 20-year-olds, the No. 53 ranked Ea…

Alexandra Eala makes a short but sharp ASB Classic statement

Spurred on by a healthy contingent of Filipino fans in the Stanley Street crowd, the Philippines young-gun eased through to the quarterfinals.

Nadal on speed dial: The Filipino trailblazer lighting up the ASB Classic

A few minutes after she stepped off the court following her epic first round win at the ASB Classic, Alexandra Eala’s phone flashed with a familiar number....

Alex Eala advances to ASB Classic quarterfinals after overpowering Croatian opponent | ABS-CBN Sports

Alex Eala delivered a commanding performance to book her place in the quarterfinals of ASB Classic, overwhelming world No. 82 Petra Marčinko with a 6–0, 6–2 vic

Alex Eala routs Petra Marcinko to reach ASB Classic quarterfinal

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala unleashed a hot start and dominated Croatia’s Petra Marcinko, 6-0, 6-2, on Thursday to advance to the ASB Classic quarterfinal in Auckland, New Zealand. The Filipino tennis ace came out firing to start the game, blanking Marcinko in the opening set of the Women’s Tennis Association 250 tournament. READ: No doubt Alex Eala is biggest PH sports figure of the year Eala trailed the Croatian, 1-2, in Set 2 after winnin…