After delay, Alex Eala wins first match at Asian Games 2026 in 55 minutes
Dubai: Alex Eala overcame a weather delay and a switch to an indoor court to make a winning start at the Asian Games 2026, beating Thailand’s Patcharin Cheapchandej 6-1, 6-0 in 55 minutes. The match was initially delayed after heavy rain disrupted the tennis schedule with the match eventually moving to Indoor Court C of the Higashiyama Park Tennis Center in Nagoya. Organisers moved matches…
Dubai witnessed a swift victory by Alex Eala at the Asian Games 2026 tennis tournament. The 21-year-old Filipino athlete overcame a weather delay and moved to an indoor court to secure a straight-sets win against Thailand's Patcharin Cheapchandej. The match, which lasted just 55 minutes, saw Eala break early and maintain her lead, conceding only one game in the opening set before dominating the second set 6-0.
Despite the possibility of a fine of up to $10,000 and the loss of ranking points due to the Games' overlap with the China Open, Eala is confident in her chances of winning gold in Nagoya. She will face Joanna Garland of Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinals on September 30, and also competes in women's doubles with Shaira Hope Rivera.
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