Sen. Mark Villar hails Alex Eala’s historic WTA triumph

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Mark Villar has filed Senate Resolution No. 564 congratulating and commending Filipina tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala for capturing the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, becoming the first Filipino professional tennis player to win a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 500 Tour singles title. The res

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.