{
  "id": 1887334,
  "title": "Fashion alert: There’s now a shirt named after Alex Eala",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/fashion-alert-theres-now-a-shirt-named-after-alex-eala",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T07:19:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/fashion-alert-theres-now-a-shirt-named-after-alex-eala-1.500645409"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The popularity of Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala is on the rise, with her impressive performances on the court drawing attention. After an outstanding victory at the DC Open, Eala secured a position in the top 18 of the WTA rankings. Nike, a leading sportswear company, is set to commemorate her success by releasing apparel featuring her name. The NikeCourt \"Alex Eala\" shirt, priced at $42, is already sold out and will be available for online purchase soon. Accompanying the shirt is a $140 blue Nike dress. Nike also unveiled a black t-shirt with her name on the back, which was sold out on the same day of its release. Eala, currently at a career-high number 18, is set to participate in her second US Open main draw and aims to advance further in the Grand Slam after reaching the second round at the US Open last year.",
  "summary": "Alex Eala’s popularity continues to soar, with the Filipino tennis sensation attracting a growing fan base alongside her impressive rise on the court. The 21-year-old has made headlines by defeating established names on the WTA Tour and recently etched her name in history by winning the DC Open. Her growing profile has now received another major boost, with global sportswear giant Nike preparing…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}