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Breaking the Czech Curse: Eala Takes on Muchova in Miami Open Round of 16
SceneMar 23, 20265 min read

Breaking the Czech Curse: Eala Takes on Muchova in Miami Open Round of 16

Alex Eala is 0-11 against Czech opponents. Tonight she faces Karolina Muchova — the most inventive shotmaker on tour — with ranking survival, a potential top-20 breakthrough, and a decade-long jinx on the line.

A year ago, Alex Eala walked into Hard Rock Stadium as the 140th-ranked player in the world, holding a wildcard and nothing resembling expectations. She left as a semifinalist who'd beaten Ostapenko, Keys, and Swiatek on the way. Tonight, she's back in the Round of 16 — this time as the 31st seed. Same stadium. Very different player. And the obstacle standing between her and the quarterfinals might be the trickiest opponent she's faced all year. The Opponent: Karolina Muchova Muchova is the k

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Alex Eala

Fresh as a Flower: Eala Survives 3-Hour Marathon Against Siegemund in Miami

Alex Eala lost four set points in the first set, dropped a 10-8 tiebreak, then fought back to beat 38-year-old Laura Siegemund 6-7(8), 6-3, 6-3 in the longest match of her WTA career.

Apr 4, 20265 min read
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From Wild Card to Seeded Star: Alex Eala's Remarkable Miami Open Journey

From wild card qualifier to No. 29 in the world and the highest-ranked Filipino in WTA history — how Alex Eala transformed her game at the Miami Open.

Mar 21, 20265 min read
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The Świątek Slayers Meet: Alex Eala vs Magda Linette in Miami Open Round of 32

Alex Eala and Magda Linette have both beaten Iga Świątek at the Miami Open. Now they face each other in the Round of 32 — with 390 ranking points on the line.

Mar 21, 20264 min read
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Tournaments

How to Watch Indian Wells 2026 from the Philippines

Streaming options, PHT schedules, and everything Filipino fans need to follow the rest of Indian Wells 2026.

Mar 3, 20262 min read
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Indian Wells 2026 Preview — Draw, Schedule, How to Watch from PH

The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells is one of the biggest tournaments in tennis. Here's everything Filipino fans need to know about the 2026 edition.

Mar 3, 20266 min read
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PH Women's Open 2026 Results and Highlights

Camila Osorio wins the PH Women's Open 2026 in a dramatic final, while Stefi Aludo makes history and Eala reaches the quarterfinals.

Players

Katharina Lehnert and Other PH-Eligible Players to Watch

Philippine tennis extends far beyond the archipelago. Meet the Filipino-heritage and dual-national players who've represented — or could represent — the Philippines.

Mar 1, 20268 min read
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Treat Huey — PH's Doubles Specialist on the ATP Tour

From World No. 18 in doubles to coaching at UVA, Treat Huey's career is one of the great stories in Philippine tennis history.

Feb 9, 20267 min read
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Meet the PH Juniors — Next Generation of Filipino Tennis

Beyond Alex Eala, a new wave of Filipino tennis talent is emerging. Meet the juniors and young players shaping the future of Philippine tennis.

Alex Eala Returns to Miami as a Seed — Everything Filipino Fans Need to Know

A year ago she arrived as an unknown wildcard. Now Alex Eala returns to the Miami Open as the 32nd seed, ranked No. 28 in the world, with 390 points to defend and a nation watching.

Mar 15, 20265 min read
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Alex Eala's 2026 Season So Far: From Auckland to Indian Wells

From world number 53 to a career-high 31, Alex Eala's 2026 season has featured a WTA 1000 quarterfinal, a top-10 upset, and back-to-back deep runs at the sport's biggest events.

Mar 12, 20263 min read
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Eala Reaches Indian Wells Round of 16 After Gauff Retires

Alex Eala beat Coco Gauff and reached the Round of 16 at the 2026 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, her second consecutive WTA 1000 deep run.

Mar 11, 20263 min read
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Dubai 2026 — Eala's Middle East Swing

Alex Eala stuns world No. 6 Paolini and reaches the Dubai quarterfinals in her best WTA 1000 result since Miami. Full breakdown of the Middle East swing.

Feb 28, 20267 min read
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Eala at Australian Open 2026 — First Round Result

Alex Eala's 2026 Australian Open campaign ends in the first round against Alycia Parks, but the story is more nuanced than the scoreline suggests.

Feb 2, 20265 min read
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Eala Advances to Auckland Quarterfinals

Alex Eala earns her first career win over Magda Linette in a three-set battle to reach the ASB Classic quarterfinals in Auckland.

Jan 12, 20264 min read
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Alex Eala Kicks Off 2026 Season at ASB Classic Auckland

Alex Eala opens her 2026 campaign as the No. 4 seed in Auckland, defeating Magda Linette in a three-set thriller before falling in the quarterfinals.

Jan 1, 20265 min read
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Feb 14, 20266 min read
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The Philippine Women's Open Made History. Here's What Happened.

The inaugural Philippine Women's Open brought WTA tennis to Manila for the first time. Camila Osorio won the title, Eala thrilled the home crowd, and Filipino players competed on the world stage.

Feb 1, 20263 min read
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PH Women's Open 2026 Preview — WTA Returns to Manila

The WTA returns to Manila for the Philippine Women's Open 2026 at the renovated Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. Here's what to expect.

Jan 19, 20266 min read
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Jan 22, 20268 min read
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