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Alex Eala returns home, eyes gold medal in SEA Games in Thailand
Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala has returned to the Philippines after achieving a significant milestone by entering the Top 50 of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings, becoming the first Filipina to do so.
She plans to use her time in the country to recharge before participating in the upcoming 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand from December 9 to 20.
The Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA) intends for Eala to be a key player in the national team for the biennial multi-sport event.
Her recent Round of 16 finish at the Hong Kong Open, where she earned 12 points to reach 1143 total points, contributed to her improved ranking from No. 158 at the start of the year and concluded her 2025 season.
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Filipina tennis player Alex Eala aims to win gold medals at the upcoming Southeast Asian Games in Thailand in December.
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Alex Eala made history as the first Filipino tennis player to break into the Top 50 of the WTA rankings, finishing the season at No. 50.
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Alex Eala has achieved a career-high WTA ranking of world No. 50.
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Filipina tennis player Alex Eala is set to compete in the 2025 MGM Macau Tennis Masters, an exhibition tournament scheduled for December 27-28 at the Macau Forum.
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