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Filipina tennis star Alex Eala in action at the Kooyong Classic. Reniel Torres, Masterplan Global

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala in action at the Kooyong Classic.

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John Franklin Kennedy Caacbay

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768628249809016A3198.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Filipina tennis star Alex Eala in action at the Kooyong Classic. Reniel Torres, Masterplan Global" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Filipina tennis star Alex Eala in action at the Kooyong Classic. <em>Reniel Torres, Masterplan Global</em></span></span></span></div><p>Filipina tennis superstar Alex Eala claimed the Evonne Goolagong Cawley Trophy in the Kooyong Classic, the tournament announced Friday.</p><p>This was after she defeated Donna Vekić, 6-3, 6-4, joining an elite list composed of Mirra Andreeva, Peng Shuai and Belinda Bencic.</p><p>“Alexandra is an amazing young star who has burst onto the scene,” said tournament director Peter Johnston, who has nothing but kind words for Eala.</p><p>Alongside Eala, Karen Khachanov also won the Lew Hoad Memorial Trophy after defeating World No. 31 Frances Tiafoe.</p><p>“The support from the Filipino community was incredible, and we were thrilled to welcome her to the Kooyong Classic as she builds toward what looks to be a huge yearahead. With Khachanov and Eala, we have two great winners this year,” Johnston went on.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/1/16/alex-eala-carlos-yulo-to-be-recognized-psa-co-athletes-of-the-year-1450"><strong>READ: Alex Eala, Carlos Yulo to be recognized PSA co-Athletes of the Year</strong></a></div><p>This adds to the Pinay star&#x27;s accolades, as she was just also named Philippine Sportswriters Association&#x27;s co-Athlete of the Year with gymnastics star Carlos Yulo.</p><p>She&#x27;s headed to the Australian Open next, where she will face American Alycia Parks first.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><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/C4SG9USU5aI??si=hvNH81CDE_EK48B_&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Filipina tennis superstar Alex Eala claimed the Evonne Goolagong Cawley Trophy in the Kooyong Classic, the tournament announced Friday.</p>

Filipina tennis superstar Alex Eala claimed the Evonne Goolagong Cawley Trophy in the Kooyong Classic, the tournament announced Friday.

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Tennis: Alex Eala claims Evonne Goolagong Cawley Trophy in Kooyong Classic

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published Jan 16, 2026 03:44 PM PHT

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Updated Jan 17, 2026 01:37 PM PHT

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