Alex Eala could face $10,000 fine over 2026 Asian Games participation
Dubai: Alex Eala’s participation at the 2026 Asian Games is facing fresh uncertainty after Indonesia’s Janice Tjen reportedly had her appeal for an exemption rejected by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). Eala is one of the biggest names expected to compete at the Games in Japan. The Filipino tennis star is currently ranked 18 in the world after reaching the third round of the 2026 US Open,…
Dubai – The participation of Filipino tennis star Alex Eala in the 2026 Asian Games in Japan is now in doubt due to the rejection of his exemption request by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). Eala, currently ranked 18th in the world, had planned to skip the mandatory China Open in Shanghai to compete at the Asian Games. However, the rejection of Indonesian player Janice Tjen’s exemption request has raised concerns about Eala’s fate.
If Eala is fined $10,000 for competing without the WTA's approval, it could significantly impact his ranking. Philippine Senator Erwin Tulfo has urged the Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Olympic Committee to assist Eala, while Senator Bong Go has called on the WTA to grant him an exemption. Eala remains committed to representing the Philippines, but the question remains whether he will pay the fine or compete without it.
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