Romwel Anzures

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines reacts at match point after defeating Iga Swiatek of Poland on Day 9 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 26, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Al Bello, Getty Images/AFP

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<p>MANILA — Filipina tennis star Alex Eala took a huge step forward in her career after she recently made her Grand Slam main draw debut in the French Open.</p><p>Eala, who just turned 20 last May 23, ticked another box in her checklist as she competed in the main draw of Roland Garros on Sunday, albeit coming in a setback to her fellow debutant Emiliana Arango of Colombia</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKIDD51t3w0/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A24759612%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="673" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>But while she fell short of advancing into the tournament’s next round, Eala remained full of positivity and vowed to return stronger when her next opportunity arises.</p><p>“First Grand Slam main draw in the books!” Eala, who also recently reached her career-best World Rank No.69, wrote in a social media post on Tuesday. “Back to the drawing board for now, but will come back stronger next time.”</p><p>After absorbing defeat in the first frame of her women’s singles clash vs. Arango, 0-6, Eala managed to snatch the following set, 6-2, to force a decider.</p><p>Unfortunately, Arango managed to regain her footing in the third as she sealed her victory, 3-6, taking advantage of Eala’s 44 errors.</p><p>Now, Eala is shifting her focus in Roland Garros’ doubles where she will be teaming up with Mexico’s Renata Zarazúa when they take on United Kingdom&#x27;s Emily Appleton and Spain&#x27;s Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers.</p><div>“See you for doubles,” said Eala of their 9:00 p.m. match on Tuesday, Manila time.<br/><br/><strong>RELATED VIDEO: <span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BE6XZALgSCE?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong></div>

<p>Filipina tennis star Alex Eala made a huge step in her career after she recently made her French Open main draw debut.</p>

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala made a huge step in her career after she recently made her French Open main draw debut.

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Tennis: Alex Eala vows to 'come back stronger next time' after French Open debut

Rom Anzures,

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Published May 27, 2025 02:39 PM PHT

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Updated May 27, 2025 06:59 PM PHT

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