Eala storms into Asian Games semi-finals to thrill adoring fans
The world No. 18 had to rally after a tight first set and will face China’s Wang Xiyu for a place in the final.
- On Wednesday, Philippines tennis star Alexandra Eala reached the Asian Games semifinals in Nagoya, Japan, defeating Joanna Garland 7-5, 6-0 in her second outing.
- The world number 18 and favorite for women's singles gold prioritized the 20th Asian Games over the prestigious China Open in Beijing, demonstrating her commitment to representing her country.
- Eala overcame a difficult first set, converting only three of 12 break points before holding serve from 0-40 down with a loud scream; she then dominated the second set.
- Pockets of blue-clad fans from the Philippines traveled to Higashiyama Park Tennis Center, where supporter Cristina Dacudao called Eala an "example that young Filipinos and Filipinas can idolise."
- Qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics awaits the tournament winner as Eala advances to face China's Wang Xiyu in the semifinal round.
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Eala storms into Asian Games semi-finals to thrill adoring fans
The world number 18 and favourite for women's singles gold had to work hard early on to beat Taiwan's England-born Joanna Garland 7-5, 6-0 in her second outing in Nagoya. The winner of the tournament qualifies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. "Representing my country and playing these types of games, SEA Games, Asian Games and hopefully the Olympics, they're very close to my heart and a big part of my dreams," said Eala. "I think these events …
Eala stops Garland, secures bronze with semis entry
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino ace Alex Eala secured a bronze medal finish in the 20th Asian Games tennis women's singles play as she advanced to the semifinals with a 7-5, 6-0 win over Taiwanese Joanna Garland at the Center Court of the Nagoya City Higashiyama Tennis Center in Japan Wednesday afternoon.
Alex Eala in the 2026 Asian Games, September 30 — singles quarterfinals, doubles second round
Alex Eala will square off against Joanna Garland of Chinese Taipei in the women's singles quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Games tennis competition. Later in the day, Eala will team up with Shaira Rivera to take on China"s Jiang Xinyu and Yang Zhaoxuan in the second round of the doubles tournament.
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