Alex Eala has been handed the top singles seed at the 20th Asian Games, a distinction that adds yet another chapter to her already remarkable young career. Ranked No. 18 in the world, the pride of the Philippines will once again look to etch her name deeper into the country’s sporting history.
Alex Eala: Up Against Asia’s Best
In a rare instance for a Philippine athlete, Eala enters the Asian Games as the No. 1 seed and receives a first‑round bye. Joining her among the tournament’s elite are China’s Xiyu Wang (world No. 4), Japan’s Moyuka Uchijima (world No. 6), and Chinese Taipei’s Joanna Garland (world No. 8).
Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew, seeded No. 17, is also in the draw. Eala and Sawangkaew previously met in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games final, where the Rafa Nadal Academy graduate claimed gold.
The 21‑year‑old Filipina is expected to face the winner of the first‑round clash between Thailand’s Patcharin Cheapchandej and Pakistan’s Mahin Aftab Qureshi in the second round.
Alex Eala and Shaira Hope Rivera in Doubles
In doubles, Eala will team up with fellow Filipina Shaira Hope Rivera. The pair earned the No. 22 seed and will open their campaign against Hong Kong’s Lai Ching Laam and Kallista Liu in the first round.
All eyes will be on Eala as she attempts to surpass her bronze‑medal finish at the 19th Asian Games. At that tournament, she captured bronze in both singles and mixed doubles at just 18 years old.
Following her first‑round exit at the WTA 500 Singapore Open, fans and analysts alike will be eager to see her bounce back and chase the elusive gold medal for the Philippines.
Alex Eala Next Matches
- Tournament: 20th Asian Games
- Event: Singles – Second Round
- Match: Alex Eala vs. Patcharin Cheapchandej or Mahin Aftab Qureshi
- Date: TBD
- Time: TBD
- Tournament: 20th Asian Games
- Event: Doubles – First Round
- Match: Alex Eala and Shaira Hope Rivera vs. Lai Ching Laam and Kallista Liu
- Date: TBD
- Time: TBD
