House honors Alex Eala for historic WTA title

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted House Resolution No. 1286 commending and congratulating Alexandra “Alex” Maniego Eala for making history as the first Filipino to win a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour-level singles title. The resolution — introduced by House Speaker Faustino “

Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala makes history yet again, and these brands didn’t miss the shot

Rising Filipina star Alexandra Eala came from a set down against Jessica Pegula to claim the first WTA Tour singles title of her career at the DC Open.

Alexandra Eala becomes the first Filipino to win a WTA singles title as she beats top seed Jessica Pegula in a delayed Washington Open final.

Victory over the top seed in Washington sealed Eala’s first singles title on the WTA Tour and the first ever by a Filipina player

Alexandra Eala becomes the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour title, defeating Jessica Pegula at DC Open  CNN

Alex Eala claims first title in DC Open, becomes first Filipina to win WTA 500 crown  ESPN

Eala came from a set down after an overnight rain delay to defeat Pegula, the top seed.