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Alex Eala defeated Thailand's Patcharin Cheapchandej 6-1, 6-0 to reach the 2026 Asian Games quarterfinals in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday.
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Filipino tennis player (born 2005)
Alexandra Maniego Eala is a Filipino professional tennis player. She reached a career-high ranking of world No. 18 by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) in August 2026, making her the highest ranking Filipino and Southeast Asian in WTA Tour history. She is the first Filipino to reach top 20, defeat top 10 opponents, reach the fourth round of a major, reach the semifinals of a WTA 1000 event, and win a WTA Tour title.
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