Tennis: Alex Eala Ousts Dutch Foe, Advances to Round-of-16 in Portugal - Asian Journal News

Alex Eala falls to Hungarian foe, ends Oeiras Open run

MANILA, Philippines – Two rounds in Portugal and Alex Eala appears to still be trying to get her clay court legs under her. The top-seeded Filipina endured a slow start and failed to convert on crucial points as she was eliminated in the second round of the 2025 Oeiras Ladies Open by world No. 137 Panna Udvardy of Hungary, 6-7 (4-7), 4-6, on Thursday, April 17.  The 19-year-old Eala took a two-week break after her historic run in the WTA 1000 Mi…

Alex Eala yields in second round of Portugal tourney

Alex Eala’s claycourt campaign at the Oeiras Ladies Open came to an early end on Thursday, April 17, after succumbing to her unseed rival in the second round in Portugal.Alex Eala makes an early exit at the  Oeiras Ladies Open. (Alex Eala Facebook)The top-seeded Eala couldn’t muster enough firepower and yielded to Panna Udvardy of Hungary, 7-6 (4), 6-4, in this Women’s Tennis Association (WTA12) tournament.After a tight opening set defeat, the 1…

Tennis: Alex Eala Ousts Dutch Foe, Advances to Round-of-16 in Portugal - Asian Journal News

LISBON, PORTUGAL – April 16, 2025 – Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala continues her strong run on the international stage, securing a spot in the Round-of-16 at the prestigious WTA 125 Oeiras Ladies Open in Portugal. Eala defeated Dutch opponent Anouk Koevermans in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, in a match that tested her resilience. A rain delay midway through the second…

Alex Eala officially in main draw of 2025 French Open, set to make Grand Slam debut as pro | ABS-CBN Sports

Breakthrough for Alex Eala! 🎾 #tennis

Both Chileans see a light at the end of the tunnel: they will be in the main picture of the Roland Garros. The last few weeks have not been easy for Alejandro Tabilo and Nicolás Jarry. Jano had given the battle by eliminating Novak Djokovic in Monte-Carlo, but an injury took him out of competition and forced him to get off the ATP of Munich and the following tournaments. For his part, Nico crosses his own desert: he has not achieved a win for tw…

Alex Eala confirmed for historic achievement at 2025 French Open

Alex Eala will become the first women’s tennis player from the Philippines to feature in the singles of the main draw of a Grand Slam. The rising star’s incredible run at the Miami Open helped her to first break into the top 100 and then the top 75 of the WTA Rankings and she has now been richly rewarded. Eala currently sits at a career-high No 72 with her surge coming on the back of her semi-final appearance at the WTA 1000 event where she beat…