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Filipino tennis sensation Alexandra Eala celebrates after defeating Lucie Havlickova of Czech Republic during their Junior Girl's Singles Final match at the 2022 US Open on Sept. 10, 2022. Eala was the No. But definitely going to focus on my professional career.. Youd have to be numb to not have felt a thrill down your spine when Kai Sotto finally took to the floor for the Orlando Magic in the NBA Summer League. In my experience, I see that the pros are much more mentally strong during tight moments. US Open results screenshot. (Photo from AFP) This is the first pro title for Eala, who is based at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Spain. The 16-year-old jumped two places with 1,481 Filipino ace Alexandra Eala makes dominant return to girls' singles at Don't miss out on the latest news and information. Well keep you informed on all you need to know across the Tours, including news, players, tournaments, features, competitions, offers and more. The top women's footballers on the planet will be in action when the World Cup kicks off on Thursday in Australia and New Alcaraz's 'dream' Wimbledon can signal changing of the guard. 1 Diane Parry of France, No. For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN Sports website. Saturday, September 10. Alex Eala pasok sa US Open Jr. Finals | TV Patrol Call 896 6000. July 26, 2022 | 6:22 pm ALEX Eala's meteoric rise in the international tennis scene reached another peak after barging into Top 300 rankings of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). When Alex Eala won the US Open girls championship tennis title in September 2022, without dropping a single set in the entire tournament, it was a 'remember the name' moment. How Clarence Thomas Came to Reject Affirmative Action 14 Taylah Preston of Australia, 6-2, 7-6. To find out more, please click this link. Eala, 17, became the first Filipino to win a grand slam singles title at the US Open Junior Tennis Championships in New York City in September. Matapos tatlong beses mabangko, nakapag-debut na rin ang Filipino basketball player na si Kai Sotto sa NBA 2K24 Summer League Mayon nagbuga ng higit 1K toneladang sulfur dioxide. Eala first Filipino to win a junior GS singles title. 2-ranked ITF junior on October 6, 2020. The No. Osaka, Puig, Kostyuk receive Madrid wildcards. Sarah Stier/Getty Images/AFP. Alex Eala ranked world No. 2 junior tennis player | Philstar.com * For purposes of the player profile, individual player stats are cumulative for the calendar year and not calculated using a minimum match requirement. There are no comments yet. Alex Eala absorbed a stunning 7-5, 6-3 loss to Sebastianna Scilipoti of Switzerland to bow out of the US Girls Singles quarterfinals Thursday (Friday in Manila). Eala claims US Open junior crown, makes history for the Philippines. Alex Eala offers historic US Open juniors title to Philippine tennis 10 seed Ealaa 17-year-old from Quezon City, Philippines, who relocated to Mallocra, Spain as a pre-teen to train at the Rafa Nadal Academy-overcame incredible odds to clinch the US Open girls' singles title over No. US Open: Alex Eala enters next round after another quick win Alex Eala. The rise of Alexandra Eala making headlines in the Philippines and beyond If my fitness gets better, my technique will get better. Alex Eala crashes out in ITF Portugal opener - RAPPLER With no events in the womens pro circuit in the meantime, the Filipina sensation slid to No. Please try again. I talk a lot about my mentality but I think Ive improved in so much more aspects than just that. Ive been working on it a lot with countless repetitions. Alexandra Eala Tennis Player Profile | ITF Actually, I havent really thought of it yet. As of June 12, or right after the French Open, Eala sits at 228th in the world, a jump of 38 spots. Eala bared on Friday that she will focus on playing in the pros for the remainder of the year. Matches do not include current week match results. [10] Dottie Ardina and Bianca Pagdanganan matched closing four-under 67s as they salvaged joint 26th and 41st finishes, respectively, From Fil-Am NBA star Jordan Clarkson to the countrys top coaches to fans who patiently waited for this moment, an excited Record field to see action in PPS Alonte junior netfest. High rank for singles: 280: High rank date for singles: 1 August 2022: . Half-Filipina Allisen Corpuz wins US Women's Open for 1st - RAPPLER MANILA, Philippines - Alex Eala is still the world No. 2 seed Havlickova. Last years US Open juniors was cancelled due to the pandemic. Tennis: Alex Eala secures top 4 world ranking after Australian Open 2 behind No. Eala began this streak in 2020 when she became the first Filipina player in over a quarter of a century to capture a berth at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Junior Tennis tournament; later that year, her debut at the US Open Juniors competition made her the . With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. I talk a lot about representing the country and I think thats one of the biggest stages to do that in sports. She recently captured the 2021 French Open with Russian teammate Oksana Selekhmeteva on top of her Australian Open conquest last year with Indonesias Priska Madelyn Nugroho. 29 Nina Vargova of Slovakia, 6-2, 6-3. The Filipino prodigy, who also won two professional singles titles, is honored to receive a lot of congratulatory messages from around the world, including several sports icons like her idol Rafael Nadal and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, whom she grew up looking up to. The second-seeded Eala struggled throughout the one hour, 42 minute match, dropping her serve seven times and committing nine double faults. A prolonged lava flow is anticipated in Mayon Volcano as fresh magma is continuously ascending to the summit crater, causing very high sulfur dioxide emissions that reached 6,703 tons, state volcanologists said over the weekend. She received a wildcard into the qualifying draw of the Miami Open where she lost to Viktria Kumov in a three-set battle in the first round. Alex Eala - Wikipedia The eighth-seeded Eala struggled to hold serve despite not committing any double fault the entire match, finding herself trailing in the opening set, 2-1. She ended 2022 at 217th, good enough to be the highest-ranked Southeast Asian in the world. 1 Diane Parry of France, No. When asked by a foreign journalist whether the US Open girls was her last stint, the 17-year-old Eala did not close the door on a playing again in the juniors ranks but she intends to focus on pro tournaments for the next couple of months. Please try again. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Copyright 2023. The tennis prodigy is currently ranked 297 in the Women's Tennis Association after reaching her best ranking No. The 18-year-old Eala, last years US Open girls singles champion, reached a career-high world ranking of 214th in October 2022, the highest ranking reached by a Filipina tennis player. Although she displayed grace under pressure during her magical US Open stint without dropping a set in six matches, Eala, also a two-time Grand Slam doubles champion in the juniors division, still wants to improve her mental toughness as she continues her pro career at a young age. Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. 284 on October 18, 1999. Philstar Global Corp. All Rights Reserved. Eala reached the quarterfinals of the girls singles play and the semifinals of the doubles event with Belgian partner Hanne Vandewinkel. [9], Eala peaked in the junior rankings at No. Masters World Championships. I like to take it step by step, just look at the next step instead of the bigger picture. Add your comment to start the conversation. Welcome to the latest instalment of Alexandra Eala 's blog. 2020: First junior doubles title Eala won the 2020 Australian girls' doubles event, partnering Priska Madelyn Nugroho. 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She currently has three confirmed tournaments. Custom Filter: Top Rank by Year Year-end Ranking . [6] She made her junior Grand Slam debut at the 2019 US Open. Alex Eala clashes with American foe in second round of US Open Around 2,000 taekwondo jins, including collegiate stars, are set to compete in the 46th Smart/MVP Sports Foundation National Guce loses grip of the lead, falls to joint 6th with 70. Meet Alex Eala - The tennis trailblazer being praised by Rafa Nadal and 2022 US Open. 505 last month. Heavy rainfall raises concerns of lahar in Mayon Volcano. . Already have Rappler+? Its also the first singles Slam in her budding career, adding to her trophy case that includes two doubles Slams in the 2020 Australian Open and 2021 French Open on top of two professional crowns in Spain (W15 Manacor) and Thailand (W25 Chiang Rai). MANILA, Philippines After making history as the first Filipino to win a Grand Slam singles title, Alex Eala will return to professional circuit for the remainder of the year but said she is not yet retiring from the girls division yet. Your subscription could not be saved. The 16-year-old ace has retained her position with 2964.25 points behind No. BREAKING NEWS: Alex Eala wins Philippines' first US Open Girls One mistake was all it took and Mayra Bueno Silva was quick to take advantage of it as she submitted former womens Manalo ng FIBA World Cup Tickets mula sa Smart Limited-Edition Load Cards, Lalo pang itataas ng global partner na Smart Communications, Inc. ang kasabikan ng mga fans sa hinihintay na FIBA World Cup 2023 sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng premium game tickets sa mga subscribers via limited-editionr, 'Finally! 4 in the girls world rankings of the International Tennis Federation that was updated Monday. Eala made her first ITF doubles final at the $25k Platja dAro in Spain, playing with Oksana Selekhmeteva. As she seeks to reach a higher rank in the pros, Eala also expressed her commitment to play for the national team in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia next year and even in the 2024 Paris Olympics, if she makes it. Don't miss out on the latest news and information. Will be used in accordance with the WTA Privacy Policy and the ATP Privacy Policy. 2 player in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) junior rankings after a solid outing in the US Open singles and doubles tilts last week in New York. 280 last August 1. Clariss Guce missed giving her drive for a third Epson Tour crown a big push as she hobbled at the finish. Round 2 between Alex Eala and Nina Vargova of Slovakia. Eric Taino and Francis Casey Alcantara have junior doubles slam titles like Eala. -ALEX EALA FACEBOOK. To find out more about our use of cookies and how you can disable them, please see our Privacy Policy. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, the second Black justice to sit on the court after Thurgood Marshall, has spent years opposing affirmative action. The 16-year-old Filipina also stumbled with . Making history in the US Open Girls will not stop the 17-year-old from striving hard as she returned to training in California, where she will stay for 10 more days before heading to her next tournament. 2023 ABS-CBN Corporation. The left-handed prodigy actually impressed in the first phase of the qualifying draw with a 6-3, 7-6 win over Mexicos Marcela Zacarias before falling just short against Selekhmeteva. Besides strengthening her composure, the Rafael Nadal Academy scholar wants to be a complete tennis player moving forward. This site uses cookies. On top of her first Singles Grand Slam, Eala has won a pair of majors titles in the past two years with different partners in the 2020 Australian Open doubles with Priska Nugroho, and 2021 French Open doubles with Oksana Selekhmeteva. Pasig MCW Sports fended off Bataans final assault to prevail, 70-67, on Saturday and bolster its playoff bid in the Barangay Ginebra aims to score a hat-trick of leg wins as the PBA 3x3 blasts off the Season 3 First Conference Leg 3 today Ardina, Pagdanganan rally with 67s, tie for 26th, 41st. . Philstar Global Corp. All Rights Reserved. Why is it important to subscribe? She reached her best ranking No. HISTORIC WIN: Alexandra Eala lifts the US Open girls' singles trophy after beating Kucie Havlickova of Czech Republic, 6-2, 6-4, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 11, 2022. Eala bucked a 1-2 start in the opening set, winning five straight games to draw the first blood against the No.2 seed Havlickova that set her pace to take the first game of the second set. Facebook / Rafael Nadal Academy MANILA, Philippines - Alex Eala slightly slid down in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings to start the year. The 16-year-old ace is also the world juniors No. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. MANILA, Philippines After making history as the first Filipino to win a Grand Slam singles title, Alex Eala will return to professional circuit for the remainder of the year but said she is not yet retiring from the girls' division yet. But the lefty tennis rising star vows to keep her feet on the ground, focusing on her goal to improve her rankings. Heavy rainfall raises concerns of lahar in Mayon Volcano. Alex Eala chasing bigger goals after milestone US Open win The work doesn't stop for Eala, though, as she and brother Miko travel back to Spain to continue training at the Rafa Nadal Academy in preparation for upcoming tournaments. Alex Eala surges 38 spots up in world rankings But Im already super proud of how far its come, she said. Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. Eala, 17, bowed to pal Oksana Selekhmeteva of Russia in a tough 6-3, 4-6, 4-6 defeat in the finals of the W60 Canberra qualifiers in Australia to miss out on a main draw berth. Matapos tatlong beses mabangko, nakapag-debut na rin ang Filipino basketball player na si Kai Sotto sa NBA 2K24 Summer League ngayong Biyernes (oras sa Maynila) para sa Orlando Magic kontra Portland Trail Blazers. (WTA) the fourth youngest in the top 300 after reaching her best ranking No. Please abide by Rappler's commenting guidelines. Alex Eala of Philippines looks on against Lucie Havlickova of Czech Republic during their Junior Girls Singles Final match of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2022 in New York City. Saturday, September 10. After Eala went up 1-0, the 21-year-old Park took over and wrestled the lead away from the Filipina in the third game, 2-1. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy. Aged 17, Alex has made a big impression within professional tennis having won two ITF World Tennis Tour titles. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Its a big win but I dont think its something big enough to change my life, said the newly-crowned US Open juniors champion during her virtual press conference. Call 896 6000. Pasig MCW Sports fended off Bataans final assault to prevail, 70-67, on Saturday and bolster its playoff bid in the Barangay Ginebra aims to score a hat-trick of leg wins as the PBA 3x3 blasts off the Season 3 First Conference Leg 3 today Ardina, Pagdanganan rally with 67s, tie for 26th, 41st. Your subscription could not be saved. 268th Priska Nugroho of Indonesia, who incidentally was Ealas partner when she won the 2020 Australian Open girls doubles championship. This isnt just my victory, its our victory.). 513 after reaching a career-best ranking at No. To find out more, please click this link. Round 3 between Alex Eala and Taylah Preston of Australia. So hindi lang to panalo ko, panalo natin to, said an emotional Eala during the trophy presentation. For context, always refer to the full article. Villarejo's name had been circulating in the Spanish press for years. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. 2 Victoria Jimenez Kasinteva of Andorra, and No. MANILA, Philippines Alex Eala became the first Filipino to win a tennis Grand Slam singles title after beating World No.3 Lucie Havlickova of Czech Republic, 6-2, 6-4, in the final to rule the 2022 US Open girls singles competition in Flushing Meadows, New York. Alex Eala Buong puso ko itong ipinaglaban, hindi lang para sa sarili ko kundi para makatulong din ako sa kinabukasan ng Philippine tennis. Filipino long jumper Janry Ubas will join countryman EJ Obiena in Europe where the former will lunge into battle in three Mayra Silva defeats Holly Holm in UFC Fight Night. Alexandra Eala makes history, wins US Open girls' singles title In Round 2, Eala defeated World No. When the high court struck down the policy . 2, after reaching the semifinals at the 2020 French Open girls' singles competition. Im super happy with all the reactions that Ive been achieving and all of the positivity that has been coming my way.