Alex Eala’s quest for a breakthrough Asian Games singles title ended in disappointment Thursday as the Philippines’ top tennis star suffered a three-set defeat in the semifinals for the second consecutive Games. The 21-year-old Eala fell to China’s Wang Xiyu, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, surrendering an early advantage and settling for a bronze … [Read more...] about Alex Eala Falls in Asian Games Semifinals Again, Settles for Bronze
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Alex Eala Clinches Asian Games Medal, Keeps Controversial Schedule Decision in Spotlight
Alex Eala has made her decision to represent the Philippines at the Asian Games pay off with a guaranteed medal. The 21-year-old Filipino star defeated Chinese Taipei’s Joanna Garland, 7-5, 6-0, Wednesday at the Higashiyama Park Tennis Center in Nagoya to advance to the semifinals of the women’s singles competition. By reaching the final four, Eala is assured of at least a … [Read more...] about Alex Eala Clinches Asian Games Medal, Keeps Controversial Schedule Decision in Spotlight
Alex Eala Chooses the Asian Games Over Beijing, Creating A Clash With the WTA
Alex Eala has made a decision that goes well beyond the tennis court. The 21-year-old Filipina star, currently ranked No. 18 in the world, has elected to represent the Philippines at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, rather than play the WTA 1000 China Open in Beijing — a decision that has created a complicated clash between national-team duty and the WTA Tour’s … [Read more...] about Alex Eala Chooses the Asian Games Over Beijing, Creating A Clash With the WTA
Remember Pardorn Srichapan? He Won An Historic Gold Medal In Asian Games Tennis
If we talk about Thai national athletes who have reached the world level, I believe that one of them must be Paradorn Srichaphan, a Thai national tennis player who was ranked No. 9 in the world in the ATP Tour in May 2003 and was also able to win five professional ATP Tour titles and six runner-up showings. He reached the fourth round of Wimbledon and the US Open in 2003, … [Read more...] about Remember Pardorn Srichapan? He Won An Historic Gold Medal In Asian Games Tennis