Alex Eala 'Didn't Take Lightly' Decision to Play Asian Games over China Open
Eala chose to represent the Philippines at the Asian Games, where she is a gold medal favorite after winning two bronzes in 2023.
- Alex Eala chose to represent the Philippines at the Asian Games instead of competing in the China Open, a mandatory WTA 1000 event.
- Eala said the decision was difficult but that she was excited to represent her country and compete.
- Eala defeated Thailand’s Patcharin Cheapchandej 6–1, 6–0, advancing to the quarterfinals.
- Eala previously won two bronze medals at the 2023 Asian Games.
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Alex Eala ‘didn’t take lightly’ decision to play Asian Games over China Open
NAGOYA, Japan (AP) — Alex Eala is prioritizing representing the Philippines at the Asian Games over the WTA Tour for the moment — even if that means risking a fine from the women’s tour. Eala had to withdraw from the China Open in Beijing — a mandatory WTA 1000 event — to compete at the...
Alex Eala 'didn't take lightly' decision to play Asian
Alexandra Eala, of the Philippines, hits a return to Iva Jovic, of the United States, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Philippine tennis player Alexandra Eala is currently prioritizing her participation in the Asian Games for her country, and has therefore withdrawn from the China Open, a WTA 1000 event, AP reported. She could be fined $10,000, as the high-stakes tournament is mandatory.
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