Alex Eala is playing in her maiden WTA Tour final at the Eastbourne Open. Eala takes on Australia's Maya Joint in the final at 8:30 p.m. (Manila time). Emotional Alex Eala tries to

Alex Eala became the first Filipino to reach a WTA singles final at the Lexus Eastbourne Open, narrowly losing to Australia's Maya Joint. Despite the defeat, Eala's historic run marks a significant milestone for Philippine tennis as she prepares for Wimbledon.

Alex Eala’ s fairy-tale run ended just shy of the crown as Australia’s Maya Joint outlasted the Filipina, 4-6, 6-1, 6 (10)-7 (12) in the final of the 2025 Lexus Eastbourne Open.