Alex Eala, Venus Williams reunion ends in early Canadian Open exit

Filipino star Alex Eala and American icon Venus Williams absorb a straight-sets loss in the opening round of doubles action in the Canadian Open

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated Filipino tennis superstar Alex Eala for her first win in the 2026 Canadian Open on Thursday. “Ang tagumpay ng ating kababayang si Alex Eala, ay tagumpay ng bawat Filipino (The success of our fellow Filipino Alex Eala is a success for every Filipino). Co