Alex Eala keen on Asian Games stint
The Philippines’ Alex Eala reacts as she plays against Poland’s Iga Swiatek during their women’s singles third round tennis match on the sixth day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 4, 2026. (Photo by Henry Nicholls / AFP)
MANILA, Philippines—Alex Eala is eyeing to represent the Philippines again at the Asian Games in Japan this September.
Eala has been making waves in the WTA as one of tennis’s bright young stars. But for the Filipino sensation, there’s still nothing quite like wearing the country’s colors.
“[The] Asian Games is in my plans, yes,” Eala said during a press conference on Tuesday in Makati City.
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“It’s always an honor. I think it’s different when you play in the SEA Games, Asian Games, or the Olympics. It’s always different. It brings a different vibe compared to when I compete in the WTA.”
Eala returned home to a hero’s welcome on Sunday following a historic campaign at the Wimbledon Championships.
“I always enjoy, especially when I have teammates. The SEA Games last year was an incredible experience for me, I had so much fun. I’m really excited, I’m super motivated and I’ll give it my best.”
Eala made her Asian Games debut in 2023 in Hangzhou, China, where she bagged a pair of bronze medals in women’s singles and mixed doubles with Francis Casey Alcantara.
The 21-year-old Eala soared to a career-best world No. 28 in the latest WTA rankings.
