Alex Eala

2023 - 2 - 8

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Alex Eala to forgo college as pro career continues (Philstar.com)

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine tennis sensation Alex Eala says she doesn't plan to play in an NCAA Division 1 program in the US once she graduates from ...

Earlier this year, she was able to compete in the Australian Open but lost in the first round of qualifications. I do believe it's very important to keep the mind working and just to develop who you are as a person," she continued. Eala is currently looking to nab a spot in the qualifying tournament of the French Open as a professional.

Alex Eala eyes French Open, Wimbledon stints (INQUIRER.net)

Alex Eala eyes to see action in the 2023 French Open qualifiers in May as she is looking to participate in more Grand Slam tournaments this year.

I have to defend points and hopefully gain points if I can and it also depends on who joins the tournaments and who backs out,” Eala said. 214 and she is eager to keep rising in the rankings and compete in more pro circuit tournaments this year. So those are my goals for this year, go get into as many grand slams as I can,” she said. “My next target right now is to try and qualify for the French Open. I really don’t know because it would be my first French Open professionally.” So, until Roland Garros qualification, I have five more, until my birthday in May, when it resets.”

Alex Eala brings Filipino pride to the WTA (Rappler)

Though uncertain about her SEA Games and Asian Games participation, Alex Eala makes sure to represent the country in the women's tour.

The Philippine teen tennis sensation is currently qualifying for the 2023 Roland Garros, which will be held from May 28 to June 11. 217 in the world, Eala will focus this year on her participation in the WTA tournaments, which will allow her to qualify for the remaining Grand Slams. “I’m still new to the tour and it’s nice to see the Philippine flag.

Alex Eala dreams big (Sun.Star)

AT JUST 17 years old, Filipina tennis phenom Alex Eala is dreaming big. Currently ranked 217th in the World Tennis Association (WTA) and playing as a pro, ...

“I would also love to join the Asian Games as long as it doesn’t conflict with my schedule. The goal is to get up in the rankings and go as high up as I can go,” said Eala in a presser hosted by Globe Telecom and BPI. I’ll still discuss this with my team if this is included in my schedule,” said Eala. Eala also just recently got eliminated in the 2023 WTA Thailand Open after losing to No. The main goal is to be more involved in the WTA circuit and the Grand Slam. “I dream of winning the Grand Slam, joining the Olympics and winning a medal, and hopefully becoming the world’s No.

Alex Eala to ponder availability for SEAG, Asiad (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA – Alex Eala's appearance in this year's Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Cambodia and Asian Games in China is currently up in the air.

"I would love to try the Asian Games. Eala, however, also said she would love to make an Asian Games debut in this year's edition in Hangzhou, China from Sept. 23 to Oct.

Tennis: Alex Eala cherishes Thailand Open experience (ABS-CBN News)

MANILA – Facing a Wimbledon semifinalist, qualifying for a WTA main draw for the first time, and practicing with a US Open champion are just some of the ...

Eala also praised the tournament’s “great organization,” adding that it was “very professional and a great environment to be in. “Lots of Filipinos play tennis and we’re very, very proud that one of our countrymen is excelling in this sport,” she added of the former ITF Juniors World No. “This is the first time I got into the main draw of a [WTA] 250 through the qualifying so it feels all the more rewarding because I had to fight for my spot there,” she said after overcoming Chinese World No. But there are a lot of things that I know I need to work on and maybe next time if I ever get a chance to play her again, then it will be better,” said the World No. “And there’s a lot of things that I tried to overcome here especially after the rough, I would say rough start of the year in Australia. I don’t get to do that a lot, so that made it all the more special,” the 17-year-old reigning US Open Juniors singles winner told ABS-CBN News in an exclusive post-match chat at the True Arena Hua Hin Sports Club.