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Alex Eala at the 2026 US Open: Schedule, Draw, and What to Know
No qualifying rounds. No guesswork about whether she belongs. Alex Eala walks into this year’s US Open as a Top 20 seed with a WTA Tour title…
Alex Eala’s Wimbledon Run Was July’s Second-Biggest Online Story — Here’s Why
5 Grand Slam Champions Alex Eala Has Beaten (So Far)
Beating an Olympic gold medalist, a four-time Grand Slam champion, and a former World No. 3 in the same tournament isn’t a résumé line — it’s…
August 11, 2026
She arrived as the first Filipino ever seeded at Indian Wells. She left with the first-ever Philippine appearance in the tournament’s fourth round. Here’s the complete…
March 4, 2026
Last updated: August 11, 2026 Alexandra “Alex” Maniego Eala is a history-maker. As of August 2026, the 21-year-old has become the first Filipina to win a…
March 2, 2026
Three medals. One flag-bearer honor. And a gold medal that connected two generations of the same family, four decades apart. Here’s the full story of Alex…
December 20, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Barangay Ginebra guard Scottie Thompson pushed through pain and fatigue to help his team edge out San Miguel Beer, 73-71, in a thrilling…
June 26, 2025
BROOKLYN, New York — In a move that surprised no one but made history all the same, the Dallas Mavericks selected Duke University standout Cooper Flagg…
June 26, 2025
San Miguel Beer (SMB) will look to clinch a twice-to-beat advantage in the upcoming playoffs when it takes on Converge on Wednesday, as the PBA Season…
June 11, 2025
SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Gilas Pilipinas Youth delivered a dominant performance on Thursday night, routing Malaysia 96-61 in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers at…
May 30, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles pulled off a major upset, sweeping the Petro Gazz Angels in straight sets, 25-21, 25-23, 27-25, to claim Game…
March 19, 2025