Philta backs Eala
Amid the noise surrounding Alex Eala, Philippine Tennis Association (Philta), through its Secretary-General John Rey Tiangco, released a…
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Zverev defies ‘physical issues’
SHANGHAI, China (AFP) — Top-seeded Alexander Zverev toughed out two tie-breaks to beat Alexander Bublik 7-6 (8/6), 4-6, 7-6 (7/1) at the…
Ningbo up next for Eala
After strings of early exits in the Asian Swing, Alex Eala sets sights on reclaiming lost glory as she finds it in the Ningbo Open, still…
Sarip seeks back-to-back Palawan win
Muhammad Keyan Sarip rides the momentum of a twin-podium finish in Dipolog as he leads a talent-laden field in the Governor’s Cup Juniors…
Eala, Sonmez swept by Ukrainian foes
Alex Eala’s Wuhan Open stint ended after she and Zeynep Sonmez of Turkey lost against Ukrainians Dayan Yastremska and Anhelina Kalinina,…
Slumping Eala draws support after shock Wuhan exit
Alex Eala was showered with support despite suffering a painful exit in the opening round of the Wuhan Open.
Noli Eala, 'disappointed' but still believes in Alex
Alex Eala’s uncle and former Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) commissioner Noli Eala expressed disappointment over her 4-6, 6-3, 6-3…
Petkovic supports Eala in WTA row
Former world No. 9 Andrea Petkovic believes the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) was right to spare Alex Eala from penalties for skipping…
Seno conquers Palawan netfest, secures 3 titles
Bogo City standout Etha Nadine Seno stamped her class on the Palawan Pawnshop Dipolog Juniors Age Group Championships, sweeping both girls’…
CHINESE RULER: Hometown bet Zheng posts historic Beijing victory
BEIJING, China (AFP) — Zheng Qinwen became the first home winner of the China Open on Sunday as she beat Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva…
Eala suffers shock loss to world No. 217 in Wuhan Open
Alex Eala’s Wuhan Open campaign got off to a disappointing turn after she suffered a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 loss to world No. 217 Shi Han of China…
ZHENG DYNASTY: Hometown bet Qinwen conquers China Open
BEIJING, China (AFP) – Zheng Qinwen became the first home winner of the China Open on Sunday as she beat Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva…
Eala, Turkish pal battle Ukrainians
World No. 18 Alex Eala returns to the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour in the Wuhan Open, teaming up with world No. 58 Zeynep Sonmez…
Zheng makes history, captures China Open title
Zheng Qinwen became the first home winner of the China Open on Sunday as she beat Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4.
Go welcomes Eala’s escape from WTA penalty
Senate Committee on Sports chairman Christopher “Bong” Go welcomed the news that Filipino tennis player Alex Eala would not face a penalty…
Eala raves about Nadal’s role
Alex Eala can’t help but credit all-time great Rafael Nadal as one reason for her meteoric rise in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA)…
Everything’s fine
Philta executive: Eala dodges WTA penalty
Online abuse draining Gauff
BEIJING, China (AFP) — Coco Gauff said online racist abuse had left her feeling exhausted after she went out of the China Open with her…