Alex Eala turns into first Filipino to win WTA title

Tennis – U.S. Open – Flushing Meadows, New York, United States – August 24, 2025 Philippines’ Alexandra Eala in motion throughout her first spherical match towards Denmark’s Clara Tauson REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Alex Eala continued to make historical past as she claimed her first WTA title.

Eala defeated Hungary’s Panna Udvardy, 1-6, 7-5, 6-3, within the finals of the Guadalajara 125 Open early Sunday morning (Philippine time).

Aisde from successful her first WTA trophy, this additionally marked the primary time a Filipino has gained a WTA title.

Again in June, Eala turned the primary Filipino to succeed in a WTA last when she earned a spot within the Eastbourne Open championship match. Nevertheless, she fell short as Maya Joint took the title.

Extra lately, Eala additionally made historical past by changing into the first Filipino to win a Grand Slam main draw match, defeating Denmark’s Clara Tauson within the opening spherical of the US Open.

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