Alex Eala fell short in her bid to become the first Filipina to win a WTA Tour final in a loss to Maya Joint in the Eastbourne Open.

LIVE: Alex Eala at Eastbourne Open final vs Maya Joint MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala came up short in winning her first Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) championship after a heartbreaking 4-6, 6-1,

Alex Eala put on a gallant stand but lost steam to bow to Maya Joint of Australia, 4-6, 6-1, 6(10)-7 in their 2025 Eastbourne Open finals showdown on Saturday in the United Kingdom.