Alex Eala defeats Varvara Gracheva to reach historic Eastbourne Open final, becoming first Filipina to reach WTA singles ...

Alex Eala wrote her name in tennis history on Sunday when the 19-year-old Filipina defeated Australian Open champion Madison Keys at the Miami Open. She became the first woman from the Philippines ...

Family. Alex comes from a family deeply rooted in sports. Her mother, Rosemarie "Rizza" Maniego-Eala, is a former competitive swimmer who earned a bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke at the 1985 ...

Alex Eala talks to Newsweek about playing out an early childhood passion for tennis ... My family and I, we really took tennis seriously," Eala said. "I used to wake up at, like, 4:45. I was ...

Eala has been backed by ever-supportive family every step of the way in her overseas journey. READ: Emotional Alex Eala credits family for rise up WTA ranks The Filipino tennis prodigy is the ...

Alex Eala and her family met fellow Filipino Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra at a Heat game two years ago, and Spoelstra attended her Miami Open win over Iga Swiatek on Wednesday.

Eala, 19, is in a place no player from the Philippines has ever been. No wonder her parents flew in for the match. The trailblazing, though, might be the easiest thing for Eala to deal with.

Who is Alex Eala: Ranking, Age, Background, Height and Surprise Win Against Iga Swiatek ... Alexa Eala's journey is one of dedication, family support, and a rapidly ascending career.

Alex Eala wrote her name in tennis history on Sunday when the 19-year-old Filipina defeated Australian Open champion Madison Keys at the Miami Open. She became the first woman from the ...

Eala, 19, is in a place no player from the Philippines has ever been. No wonder her parents flew in for the match. The trailblazing, though, might be the easiest thing for Eala to deal with.