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Alexandra Eala’s Heart-Warming Australian Open Debut Ends in a Loss to Parks
Alexandra Eala, the first Filipina in the Australian Open main draw, drew a large crowd and won the first set before losing in three sets to Alycia Parks.
- On Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, Alexandra Eala made her Australian Open debut in Melbourne and lost to Alycia Parks 0-6, 6-3, 6-2.
- Following a breakout 2025 campaign, Alexandra Eala, Philippines trailblazer, built momentum from a Miami Open semifinal and a climb into the world's top 50, fueling national interest.
- Starting brightly, Eala broke Parks in a first-set marathon opening game lasting 12 minutes with eight break-point chances and took the set in 22 minutes, before Parks raised her level and won 12 of the next 6 games.
- Parks advanced to the second round and will face Karolina Muchova, while Eala will redirect focus to doubles and signed autographs for Philippine supporters.
- Despite packed queues and chants, organisers could have used a bigger show court as Court 6, Melbourne Park hosted a football-style crowd embracing Alexandra Eala's journey, prompting reflection on Philippine tennis.
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Massive crowd turn up for Alex Eala’s match only to return disappointed
Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala draws massive crowds at the Australian Open, only to face disappointment as she loses to Alycia Parks. Discover the electrifying atmosphere and the challenges of her rising fame.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left, 42% Center
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left, 42% of the sources are Center
42% Center
L 42%
C 42%
R 16%
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