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The Alex Eala effect has officially crossed borders. Fresh from her historic championship at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, the Filipina tennis sensation is now headed to the National Bank Canada Open WTA 1000—and the excitement surrounding her arrival has already reached fever pitch. Tickets are reportedly sold out ahead of the competition, setting the…
Alex Eala did not just conquer Washington—she carried the roar of an entire nation onto the court. After stunning world No. 3 Jessica Pegula and seizing the biggest title of her career, the Filipina tennis sensation delivered an emotional message that instantly struck the hearts of millions of supporters back home. “I feel all the…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday joined the nation in celebrating Alex Eala’s historic championship run after the Filipina tennis star captured the Philippines’ first-ever Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 500 singles title. In a social media post, Marcos congratulated Eala for once again breaking barriers and putting Philippine tennis in the global spotlight. “Alex…
Alex Eala did not simply win a tennis tournament in Washington. She tore through a field packed with Olympic champions, Grand Slam winners and some of the highest-ranked players in the world—then delivered a ruthless final-set demolition to claim a title no Filipino had ever won before. The 21-year-old Filipina completed the greatest week of…
Just when Alex Eala appeared ready to turn the Washington Open final into another unforgettable comeback, the skies opened—and forced the biggest match of her career to stop. The Filipina tennis sensation was beginning to find her rhythm against top-seeded American Jessica Pegula, leading 2-1 in the second set, when persistent rain suspended their championship…
WASHINGTON — The rain may have interrupted Alex Eala’s championship battle, but it also left the door wide open for a dramatic Filipino comeback. Eala’s highly anticipated DC Open final against American top seed Jessica Pegula was suspended Sunday after thunderstorms made conditions unplayable, leaving the Filipina tennis sensation trailing by just one set—but very…
Facade of Bayambang Central School in this file photo. The Pangasinan Police Provincial Office has identified seven individuals responsible for the online threats in some schools in various localities of the province. (PNA file photo) MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Pangasinan Police Provincial Office(PPO) has identified seven individuals responsible for the online threats in several schools in various…
Nxled hopes to keep its momentum at the PVL On Tour. The Chameleons battle the Galeries Tower Highrisers in South Cotabato on Saturday (July 31, 2026). Nxled looks to keep its momentum rolling, but the Chameleons could be walking into a trap when they face giant-slaying Galeries Tower in the PVL On Tour on Saturday…
ISTANBUL – All 55 Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) member associations have unanimously backed a boycott of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) competitions if world football’s governing body proceeds with plans to sell stakes in its tournaments to private investors, according to a statement issued after an emergency meeting on Thursday. UEFA said its…
This is not the usual Manila Clasico filled with championship hype, star power, and celebration. This one feels more like a survival test. Barangay Ginebra and Magnolia will renew their heated rivalry on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, with both teams carrying injuries, painful defeats, and mounting pressure in the PBA Season 50 Governors’…