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"You guys do not know how much meaning you add on top of what I do, and how much of a pleasure it is to go about my life sharing these moments with you all. So I’m forever grateful."
A heartfelt message from Alex Eala to the fans as she received her runners-up trophy at the Prudential Hong Kong Open. The 21-year-old now moves up to a new career-high ranking of world No 15.
#PHKTO2026 | #SportUnitesUs
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ALEX EALA IS WORLD NO. 15!
After her runner-up finish in Hong Kong to cap off her 2026 season, Eala climbed from 17 to a career-high 15!
Eala starts her 2027 campaign in Auckland on Jan. 4
VAMOS ALEX!!
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What a year, Alex! 🎾💙
🏆 Titles in Washington and Birmingham
🌱 Wimbledon last 16
🥈 Hong Kong finalist
📈 Career-high World No. 15
Proud of your journey! 💙🌍
VAMOS!!
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And this ladies and gentlemen, is how you deliver a great runner-up speech.
A masterclass on graciousness, humility, gratitude for what has been, and more importantly great expectations on what is yet to come.
She is only 21 yrs old.
We will have at LEAST 10-15 more years of this !🎾
Bravo, Alex 👍🎾🇵🇭
"I'm incredibly proud of the work we put on this year. We are the only one's who really knows what it took to arrive at this point of our journey. Thank you so much, this is only the beginning."
THAT'S WHEN THE TEARS SAY IT ALL. 🥹💔
Behind every victory, every milestone, every breakthrough, and even every heartbreaking loss are countless sacrifices, silent struggles, exhausting days, and moments when giving up could have been easier.
Only Alex Eala and her team truly know the battles they fought behind the scenes to make this incredible 2026 WTA season possible.
Alex, you have given us so many reasons to be proud. And if this is only the beginning, then we can't wait to see what the future holds.
YOU DIDN'T JUST MAKE HISTORY THIS YEAR. YOU MADE AN ENTIRE NATION BELIEVE. 🇵🇭💙
#AlexEala #LexGo #EalaNation
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Filipina tennis sensation Alexandra "Alex" Eala holds the record for the most singles matches played on the WTA Tour in 2026, competing in a massive 76 total matches.
Because she regularly fought through grueling qualifying rounds alongside main draws, her heavy schedule made her the most active and battle-tested player on the global tour this year 💪🎾🇵🇭
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Another final in the bag 😮💨
Alex Eala's 2026 is finishing with a flourish, as she defeats Sakkari 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 to book her place in the Hong Kong final!
#PHKTO2026
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ALEX EALA IS THROUGH TO THE HONG KONG TENNIS OPEN FINAL! 🇵🇭🔥
What a battle! 💪 Alex defeats Maria Sakkari 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 to reach the third @WTA final of her career!
One more match, one more dream! We’re so proud of you, Alex! VAMOS!
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Wowww Pinoys in Full Force here in Hongkong . No more tickets but its free to enter the fanzone and watch from LED screen Pinoy Power
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Alex Eala ecstatic after 3 set win vs Sakarri Her fight ‘comes from within’ pero super thankful sa mga fans na laging soporta. Focusing on recovery to be ready for Claire Liu in the final 🇵🇭💪🇵🇭
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Co tournament Director Peter Johnston saying Eala has really made the difference selling out tickets at Victoria Park
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Alex Eala into her 4th tour-level semifinal of the year in Hong Kong.
Needs the title this weekend to finish the season on top 15.
Faces Sakkari tomorrow -- great match.
