Alex Eala firm on Asian Games participation despite threat of WTA fine

National lawmakers propose paying her fine should the WTA impose it on her for skipping the concurrent mandatory China Open.Published On 16 Sep 202616 Sep 2026Filipino tennis star Alex Eala is firm on representing her country at the Asian Games regardless of the Women’s Tennis Association’s (WTA) decision to grant an exemption from the mandatory China Open, the Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA) has said after filing a request on her behalf.“We have formally requested an exemption and we respect the WTA’s process. At the same time, Alex has made her decision to represent the Philippines at the Asian Games, and we fully support her,” PHILTA secretary-general John Rey Tiangco told the media on Tuesday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Cricket turns political again as India do not accept Asia Cup trophylist 2 of 4‘Not a goodbye’: Tearful Federer inducted into Tennis Hall of Famelist 3 of 4Alex Eala cruises into US Open second round, top seed Zverev surviveslist 4 of 4Lights, camera, action: Irksome influencers at the US Open are here to stayend of listThe world number 18, who has become a fan favourite with wins over some of the biggest names on the circuit, including ...