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EnglishEala and Vekic Lead the Charge at First WTA Event in Manila
Exciting news from Manila! Alexandra Eala, Donna Vekic, and other WTA stars have landed for the 2026 Philippine Women's Open, the first-ever WTA event in the Philippines! Eala, ranked No. 49 and a crowd favorite, is ready to shine. She'll kick off her tournament against Alina Charaeva. Get ready for some thrilling tennis action!
few days ago | Sudipto Pati
Quick rundown
1.Alexandra Eala is the No. 2 seed at the Philippine Women's Open.
2.Donna Vekic and Polina Kudermetova confirmed their arrival in Manila via Instagram.
3.Eala received significant support from the Filipino community at the Australian Open.
4.Eala's Australian Open campaign ended in a first-round loss to Alycia Parks.
5.The Philippine Women's Open marks the first WTA event in the Philippines.
