Controversy erupts as Alexandra Eala questions chair umpire over bizarre line calls during SEA Games gold medal match

It’s a historic SEAG gold for Alex Eala in singles tennis - BusinessWorld Online

CHONBURI — A milestone ending to a milestone-filled year. Tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala relished the experience of standing on the Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) podium clad in her Team Philippines uniform, gold medal on her neck while the country’s anthem was played and flag was raised. She was visibly emotional during the victory ceremony. “So I’m so thankful and so humbled to be able to represent the country.” The year 2025 was a witne…

Controversy erupts as Alexandra Eala questions chair umpire over bizarre line calls during SEA Games gold medal match

Controversial scenes came about at the Southeast Asian Games when Alexandra Eala questioned the chair umpire over bizarre line calls during the gold medal match.

Alex Eala captures breakthrough SEA Games gold after dominant win in women's singles

CHONBURI, Thailand – Alex Eala claimed another piece of history before her stellar 2025 ended. Eala captured her first-ever Southeast Asian Games gold medal after reigning in the women’s singles following a 6-2, 6-1 win over Thai foe Mananchaya Sawangkaew in the final at the National Tennis Development Center in Nonthaburi on Thursday, December 18. Living up to her billing as the highest-ranked WTA player in Southeast Asia, the world No. 53 Eala…

Eala bags gold medal in women’s tennis singles in SEA Games

BANGKOK — Alex Eala finally ended the Philippines’ 26-year wait for a SEA Games women’s tennis gold, outplaying home bet Mananchaya Sawangkaew, 6–1, 6-2, in the finals on...

Alex Eala clinches historic first SEA Games gold, caps breakthrough year

Filipino tennis standout Alex Eala captured her first-ever Southeast Asian Games gold medal after delivering a commanding straight-sets victory over Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew in the women’s singles final on Thursday, December 18, in Thailand. The 20-year-old wasted no time asserting control, racing to a 3–0 lead in the opening set and closing it convincingly at …

Alexandra Eala becomes first Filipina to win gold medal in tennis at SEA Games in 26 years

Alexandra Eala made her country proud once again, winning a gold medal for the Philippines at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games. Eala is one of the most talented tennis players to ever come out of the Philippines. At 20 years of age, she already knows how it feels to be ranked in the Top 50 on the WTA...