“COUNTRY OVER CAREER”: ALEX EALA IS WILLING TO RISK WTA PENALTIES TO REPRESENT THE PHILIPPINES AT THE ASIAN GAMES — EVEN WITH ONE OF THE BIGGEST EVENTS ON TOUR WAITING AT THE SAME TIME. At world No. 18, Eala would normally be required to compete at the China Open. Instead, she has chosen the national flag. PHILTA has asked the WTA for an exemption, but officials say Eala intends to play in Nagoya regardless of the ruling. And if that exemption is denied, the decision could carry a very real cost for her rising career.

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World No 18 Alexandra Eala will represent the Philippines at the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Japan, despite risking a financial fine and ranking penalties from the WTA for skipping… Read more