All posts tagged: Alycia Parks

Alex Eala speaking into a WTA Tour microphone during her on-court post-match interview at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Alex Eala Opens Hong Kong With a 6-4, 6-3 Win Over Emerson Jones, a Last-Minute Replacement for Alycia Parks

Published by Ely Valendez

Parks pulled out with a shoulder injury, and lucky loser Emerson Jones took her place. Eala needed 1 hour and 23 minutes to start her final tournament of the season with a win.

Alex Eala reaches Career High as World's Number 17

Alex Eala Is World No. 17, Her Highest Ranking Ever, a Day Before She Opens in Hong Kong

Published by Ely Valendez

Eala moved up two places in the rankings released November 2, past the No. 18 she reached in August. She is the highest-ranked Filipino and Southeast Asian in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour’s history.

Alex Eala

Alex Eala Didn’t Stop to Celebrate

Published by Ely Valendez

Manila was still celebrating Alex Eala’s first WTA title when she quietly won another match. The archbishops, the flags, and the Venus Williams pairing that followed.