Eala confirms Philippine Open entryThe Philippines’ Alexandra Eala hits a return to USA's Alycia Parks during their women's singles match on Day 2 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 19, 2026. Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala will be participating in the Philippine Women’s Open next week, she confirmed on Wednesday. Eala touched down in the Philippines early Wednesday evening after her Australian Open debut. In a statement posted on the Philippine Women’s Open Facebook page, the 20-year-old tennis star said she will be seeing action in the historic tournament. Eala, before the Australian Open, said that it is a “dream” to have a home tournament.

Source: Philippine Star January 21, 2026 16:20 UTC