Alex Eala is the Filipino tennis player having the biggest crossover year of any Philippine athlete right now — a deep US Open run that put her on the front page of the New York Times, a seat at New York Fashion Week, and an open fight over whether the WTA (the Women’s Tennis Association, the sport’s governing body for the women’s tour) will penalize her for skipping a mandatory tournament to play for the Philippines. This page collects everything ElysPlanet has covered on her, updated as new pieces go live.
Currently developing: The WTA hasn’t yet ruled on whether Eala’s exemption request will be granted. Read the full story here. — this section will update once a decision lands.
On the Court
- Alex Eala Beats Mary Stoiana to Open Her US Open Campaign in 78 Minutes. No Drama Required. — her Round 1 win.
- Alex Eala Beats Her Strasbourg Ghost. The US Open Draw Gets Harder From Here. — Round 2, a rematch with real history behind it.
- Alex Eala’s Best US Open Run Ends Against Friend Iva Jovic — a Third Time — the Round 3 exit that closed out her best Grand Slam run yet.
- Alex Eala Is Skipping a Mandatory WTA 1000 for the Philippines. The WTA Hasn’t Decided If She’ll Pay for It. — the exemption question bridging her to Singapore Open and the Asian Games.
Off the Court
- Alex Eala Landed on the Front Page of the New York Times. Then She Sat Front Row at NYFW for Tory Burch. — her post–US Open media moment: the NYT, CBS Mornings, and three Fashion Week shows.
- Alex Eala’s Homecoming Has a ₱63,000 Ticket. Here’s the Math Behind It. — the December 8 exhibition match against Janice Tjen, and the economics behind the pricing.
This page updates every time ElysPlanet publishes new Alex Eala coverage.
