Come back closer to the match starting time for the WTA insider live blog Asian Journal News The Filipino-American Community Newspaper Since 1991 Held at the Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor the Oeiras Ladies Open is a WTA 125 event and a key stop on the spring clay-court circuit The 2025 edition runs from April 14 to 20 and offers $168,100 in prize money In response to an irregular terrain condition of a plot near the portuguese village of Oeiras, portuguese architecture studio OODA designs the Oeiras House as a U-shaped volume that emerges from within the hillside and embraces the natural landscape the project takes advantage of the natural characteristics of the terrain to design a courtyard house that aligns with the slope of the hillside and provides great natural lighting and ventilation to the interior spaces of the house OODA's project is arranged around the courtyard which functions as a unifying element and provides private and isolated outdoor spaces protected from outside eyes The house is developed on a single floor where its open spaces invite dialogue with the landscape and reflect the idea of ​​using nature as a mechanism towards tranquility Large glazings seem to divide the volume of the house horizontally in two contrasting its lightness with the solidity of the concrete volume of the upper part Warm and natural materials such as wood and stone continue to connect the interior with the natural landscape while generating a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere in the interior spaces Project description by OODA this “earthenhouse” stands as an architectural response to the site’s irregular terrain harmonizing with the landscape through a semi-buried structure that thoughtfully leverages its natural characteristics initially seen as an obstacle due to limited natural light which maximizes sunlight exposure throughout the day while providing private secluded outdoor spaces shielded from view—an essential feature given the client’s public profile the single-story volume maintains unobstructed ceiling heights and a welcoming openness A scenic pool acts as both a focal point and a source of enhanced light for the patio which serves as a unifying element in the “patio-house” design Surrounding the central courtyard void are fluid spaces designated for both social and individual uses Geometric simplicity contrasts with rich materiality with concrete and timber serving as primary materials chosen for its structural and aesthetic qualities which enables a high beam to span across the space without pillars This allows for wide-open rooms that blend with the exterior habitable portion of the house features warmer materials like wood creating a more intimate atmosphere and connecting the interiors with the surrounding natural landscape Large transparent surfaces further refines this indoor-outdoor connection creating a fluid dialogue between the two realms In contrast to contemporary minimalist styles that avoid ornamentation this design embraces fine details and ergonomic considerations showcasing a respect for both craftsmanship and comfort The interior design reflects this idea of nature and tranquillity with an open layout that invites natural light and promotes an indoor-outdoor flow natural materials such as wood and stone continue into the interior to create a sense of grounded warmth recessed lighting and concealed storage maximise space while subtle design choices ensure a balanced OODA. 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OODA (Oporto Office for Design and Architecture) was founded in 2010 by Diogo Brito Rodrigo Vilas-Boas and Francisco Lencastre and later expanded with the addition of João Jesus and Julião Pinto Leite OODA is made up of a diverse team of over 50 architects of various nationalities and stands out for its creative and analytical approach OODA challenges conventional processes to create projects that are highly tailored to context and program at scales ranging from master plans to interior design OODA’s work process is based on understanding the context of each project guiding a design journey that begins and ends on-site and combining various references and formal languages A variety of design research and development techniques are used ranging from hand drawings to digital 3D models and physical mock-ups supported by a mock-up workshop equipped with 3D printing and CNC technologies Its horizontal structure promotes open communication and joint problem-solving creating a dynamic and collaborative work environment internationally recognized with several awards and publications Archive HOUSING Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. MANILA, Philippines – At the start of 2025, Alex Eala had to go through the qualifying rounds to make it to the main draw of the WTA 125 Challenger Canberra Tennis International in Australia. Playing six matches in six days, the unseeded Eala made it all the way to the semifinals on January 3 before she lost to then world No. 134 Wei Sijia of China. Wei is now 123rd in the world ranking, while Eala — following her historic run in the WTA 1000 Miami Open — has risen to 73th in the world. Eala will begin her clay court season when she joins the 2025 Oeiras Ladies Open in Portugal from April 14 to 20, and for the first time in her pro career, she will be coming in as the top seed of a tournament. The 19-year-old Eala, though, will be facing some stiff competition in the WTA 125 event, the second highest women’s competition level in the pro circuit just below the WTA Tour and above the ITF tournaments. Eala will be seeing some familiar faces in Portugal. Seeded second will be someone who will be looking for some payback against Eala, world No. 80 Katie Volynets of the United States, whom the Filipina eliminated in straight sets in the opening round of the Miami Open in March. Anna Bondar of Hungary, seeded fourth, gave Eala the worst beating of her pro career: a 6-0, 6-0 double bagel in the 2022 Madrid Open when the Filipina standout was only 16 years old. They met two more times after, with a stronger Eala finally earning a victory in straight sets in February 2024 in the ITF Slovakia. Eighth seed Sorana Cirstea of Romania, then ranked 30th in the world, foiled Eala in three close sets in the second round of the 2024 WTA 1000 Madrid Open. Four other seeded players with outstanding pedigree will be serious contenders for the title in the $168,100 event, which will be played at the outdoor clay courts of the Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor. Third seed Elisabetta Cocciaretto of Italy reached a career-high 29th in the world rankings in 2023 and showed her affinity with clay court by making the fourth round of the French Open in 2024. Swiss veteran Viktorija Golubic, 93rd in the world, will be the tournament fifth seed. Golubic, 32, has two WTA singles titles to her name and is a former Wimbledon quarterfinalist. Sixth seed Yuan Yue of China is coming off her best year in the pro circuit when she reached a career-high world ranking of No. 36 in 2024. Thirty-three-year-old Spaniard Nuria Párrizas Díaz, seeded eighth, is another tough competitor who thrives in WTA Challenger events, having won three titles in the past. Eala will not only be looking to sustain her impressive showing from the end of the hard court season, she will also be going into next week’s event looking to gain more valuable ranking points and get ready for the next big WTA 1000 event. A quarterfinal finish in the Oeiras Ladies Open will open the possibility of Eala cracking the top 60 world ranking. She is also aiming for a deep run in Portugal to get herself more matches as she prepares for the WTA 1000 Mutua Madrid Open, which is set to begin on April 22. – Rappler.com After two runner-up finishes, Dalma Galfi is finally a WTA 125 champion. The unseeded Hungarian defeated No. 2 seed Katie Volynets of the United States 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 to win the Oeiras Ladies Open title in Oeiras, Portugal. Rain played havoc with the schedule all week, but the clay-court event finished on time on Sunday, concluding with Galfi's 2-hour and 13-minute comeback in the final. "Third time’s the charm," 26-year-old Galfi said in her Instagram post celebrating her biggest professional title. In Galfi's two prior WTA 125 finals, she lost to Sara Errani at 2022 Contrexeville and to Darja Semenistaja earlier this month at La Bisbal d'Emporda. All of her WTA 125 finals have been on clay, and she pushed all of them to three sets. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dalma Galfi (@dalmagalfi) On this occasion, Galfi was able to shake off the loss of the first set to control the next two. Galfi saved all four break points she faced in the second and third sets combined. All told, Galfi dropped only one set en route to the title, which was the first set of the final. She has won nine of her last 10 matches, with the La Bisbal d'Emporda final preceding the Oeiras title by two weeks. Currently ranked No. 149, Galfi is projected to near the Top 120 in this week's updated rankings. The 2015 ITF Junior World Champion and Junior US Open champion, Galfi reached her career-high PIF WTA Ranking of No. 79 in 2022. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Federação Portuguesa de Ténis (@fptenis) Portuguese sisters Francisca and Matilde Jorge successfully defended their Oeiras Ladies Open doubles title on home soil the Jorge siblings won their biggest career title at this event 2 seeds repeated the feat by defeating unseeded Anastasia Detiuc and Patricia Maria Tig 6-1 Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala enjoys another jump up the rankings ahead of her return to the WTA Tour in Portugal which marks the start of her clay court campaign Despite being inactive in the past few weeks Alex Eala has jumped three places overall since she ended her semis run in Miami 75 after her unlikely run to the semifinals of the Miami Open where she toppled top players like Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek in sweeping victories the Rafa Nadal Academy scholar was able to take advantage of movements above her 73 before the latest moves bumped her one more place to mark a new career-high of world no The move comes ahead of her return to action in Portugal as she competes in the Oeiras Ladies Open which marks her first clay tournament of the season she is the top-seed — a first for her in a WTA competition Eala competes on Monday against the older Dutch hitter Anouk Koevermans in the Round of 32 The Filipina tennister is seeking her first title in the WTA Tour The tournament in Portugal is also set to serve as preparation for Eala as she anticipates her first Grand Slam main draw appearance in the French Open starting in May Eala has five titles in singles and three in doubles We use cookies to ensure you the best experience on our website Alex Eala looks to continue her strong run as she faces Hungary’s Panna Udvardy in the Round of 16 at the WTA Oeiras Ladies Open Filipina tennis star Alex Eala is moving full steam ahead at the Oeiras Ladies Open in Portugal setting up a Round of 16 clash against Hungary’s Panna Udvardy on Thursday Eala, the tournament’s top seed, bounced back from a rain-delayed start to sweep Dutch opponent Anouk Koevermans showed her growing comfort on clay as she eyes deeper runs this European season who booked her place in the Round of 16 after dispatching the Netherlands' Lian Tran in straight sets The two have yet to cross paths on the professional stage making this matchup an intriguing test of Eala’s consistency against an experienced clay-court player The Oeiras Ladies Open is Eala’s first clay-court event of the year, and part of her build-up to her Grand Slam main draw debut at Roland-Garros where she was recently included in the women’s singles entry list [ALSO READ: Alex Eala, Katie Volynets out in doubles as comeback falls short at Oeiras Ladies Open] Eala will be looking to keep her title hopes alive when she meets Udvardy in their upcoming showdown later at 5:00 p.m [Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.] Katie Volynets won against Simona Waltert 6-1 She’ll face Hungarian Dalma Galfi for the title American Katie Volynets, the second seed, advanced to the final of the Oeiras Ladies Open by winning against Swiss Simona Waltert 6-1, 6-4 on Saturday evening the American beat Italian Giorgia Pedone (6-2 6-3) and Andorran Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva (6-2 defeated Portuguese wildcard Matilde Jorge (6-4 Website#e80b9aa74fd0ee51677a3588{display:none} there are no matches available for this year This player has not participated in any Grand Slam Singles Main Draw events individual player stats are cumulative for the calendar year and not calculated using a minimum match requirement The doubles partnership between Alex Eala and Katie Volynets proved to be short lived in Portugal with the duo losing their Round of 16 match at the Oeiras Ladies Open Foes-turned-partners Alex Eala and Katie Volynets were unable to complete a set 2 comeback as they fell against the 4-seed duo Christina Rosca and Carmen Corley in their Round of 16 match at the Oeiras Ladies Open Eala and Volynets tried to fight back from being down 3-5 in set 2 But Rosca and Corley took advantage of their better chemistry as they breezed to the victory in an hour and 14 minutes thus ending Eala and Volynets’ journey in doubles in Portugal after just one match both Eala and Volynets will move on in the singles tournament will face Panna Udvardy of Hungary in the Round of 16 which is slated for Thursday (Manila time) Volynets will be met by Slovenian hitter Tamara Zidanšek in her Round of 16 match while Volynets is already the owner of one WTA Challenger title which she won back in June 2024 ALEX Eala made her debut in the clay season a memorable one at the WTA 125K Oeiras Ladies Open in Portugal The top-seeded Filipina teenager returned from a rain delay by winning four straight points to take out the Netherlands’ Anouk Koevermans on Tuesday in the WTA Tour's 125 tournament Eala dominated the world No 182 ranked Dutchwoman in the first set as she rode the momentum of a historic run at the Miami Open where she became the first Filipino to reach the semifinals of a WTA tournament She went a break down, 2-4, when play was stopped because of a downpour on Monday but returned in much sharper form This was her first clay-court tournament in about a year the last being her failed attempt to qualify for the French Open last season where she fell a win short of reaching the mai draw after losing her third match in the qualifiers to Julia Riera 72 in the WTA world rankings and motivated to do well in clay like her idol Rafael Nadal Eala won a French Open doubles title with Russian partner Oksana Selekhmeteva in 2021 and got as far as the semifinals in singles in 2020 Get more of the latest sports news & updates on SPIN.ph Spin.ph has been granted the NPC Seal of Registration in recognition of the successful registration of its DPO and DPS We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on Spin.ph. 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Find out more here Alexandra Eala won against Anouk Koevermans 6-3 Filipino Alexandra Eala, the top seed, advanced to the last 16 of the Oeiras Ladies Open by defeating Dutchwoman Anouk Koevermans 6-3, 6-4 on Tuesday Website#z1dbb865b7b095ad04aee9b0{display:none} Alex Eala puts rivalry aside as she partners with Miami Open opponent Katie Volynets for Oeiras Ladies Open doubles in Portugal Less than a month after facing off in a tense first-round duel at the Miami Open Alex Eala and Katie Volynets are joining forces—this time as doubles partners—at the Oeiras Ladies Open in Portugal Eala and Volynets are set to make their women’s doubles debut together on Wednesday night (Manila time) where they will face the fourth-seeded American duo of Christina Roca and Carmen Corley in the Round of 16 The surprise pairing comes after both rising stars found early success in the singles draw of the same tournament.  each cruised to dominant straight-set wins in their opening matches building momentum heading into their doubles campaign But while their singles résumés are increasingly decorated—Eala fresh off a stunning semifinal run at the Miami Open that vaulted her into the WTA’s top-75 for the first time—their doubles partnership remains untested and unranked on the WTA Tour bring more doubles experience to the court Roca and Corley enter the match as the tournament’s fourth seeds with established chemistry and a game built on aggressive net play and quick court coverage.  it will be a case of blending their strong baseline games and finding rhythm as a duo the duo’s last interaction on court was as opponents Eala prevailed over Volynets in straight sets their shared ambition may serve them well in this new dynamic—especially as both continue their search for a breakthrough doubles title on the WTA Tour Their doubles outing comes ahead of their second-round singles matches giving the two young guns a chance to sharpen their competitive edge before re-entering solo play.  this doubles match is also part of a broader clay-court tune-up in preparation for her highly anticipated main draw debut at Roland-Garros next month While the focus remains on climbing the singles ladder Eala has previously shown flashes of brilliance in doubles Teaming up with Volynets—who shares her tenacity and tactical approach—could provide a spark that brings the two closer to their maiden doubles title The 2025 edition of the Oeiras Eco Rally – Portugal delivered thrilling competition as Guido Guerrini and Artur Prusak emerged victorious in the third round of the season which counts towards both the Bridgestone FIA Eco Rally Cup and the PRIO Portuguese New Energy Championship saw an intense battle for podium positions.Joining Guerrini and Prusak on the overall podium were Carlos Silva and Sancho Ramalho in a BMW i3 This edition also marked the debut of a two-category system with Eduardo Carpinteiro Albino and José Carlos Figueiredo winning the FIA Category 2 in their Kia EV3 and Ana Faria and Rita Nepomuceno taking victory in the FIA Energy Efficiency category with their Hyundai Kauai Faria and Nepomuceno also earned recognition as the best female team in the event The action-packed weekend featured the highly anticipated Street Stage on Sunday Carlos Silva and Sancho Ramalho topped the stage results followed by Michal Zdarsky and Jakub Nabelek from the Czech Republic with Pedro Morais and Silvia Coutinho securing third place In the classification for the PRIO New Energies Portuguese Championship the Regularity component was dominated by Eduardo Carpinteiro Albino and José Carlos Figueiredo with Nuno Serrano and Ivo Tavares finishing second and the French duo Emilien Le Borgne and Romain Montembault rounding out the podium The team classification saw “Kia-ACP Electric - BP” take first place followed by “Prolama Competição” in second and “Gass Racing - SRL” in third the San Marino-France pairing of Guerrini and Prusak strengthened their lead in the Bridgestone FIA Eco Rally Cup solidifying their status as championship contenders This year’s edition of the Oeiras Eco Rally Portugal featured an innovative new format beginning in Termas de Monfortinho (Idanha a Nova) and concluding in Oeiras The challenging course tested both drivers and navigators ensuring a thrilling spectacle while also highlighting the importance of non-polluting mobility and environmental sustainability the championship moves to Slovenia for the next event Dalma Galfi won against Varvara Lepchenko 6-4 She’ll face the winner of the match between Swiss Simona Waltert and American Katie Volynets Hungarian Dalma Galfi moved into the final of the Oeiras Ladies Open by beating American Varvara Lepchenko 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday The Hungarian won against Pole Maja Chwalinska won against Russian qualifier Alevtina Ibragimova (7-5 Website#d13852b2cdeb3fdc29012082{display:none} Alex Eala’s Round of 32 match in the Oeiras Ladies Open against Anouk Koevermans has been postponed for a day midway through the second set after multiple delays caused by rain in the Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor in Portugal on Monday evening (Philippine Time) Eala, the top seed in the tournament played near perfect tennis early on as she took three break points to secure the first set handily Her Dutch counterpart started to regain her footing by working the corners taking a 3-2 lead in the second set before the first interruption happened the two young ladies returned to the court with Koevermans securing the point and taking a 4-2 lead before rain started pouring again Being the lone main draw match still being played the organizers decided to move the match for Tuesday (Philippine time) while keeping prioritizing the qualifying matches The match was suspended in the 1:11 mark of the game 7-5 on Tuesday evening and will play the winner of the match between qualifier Jesika Maleckova and Japanese Sara Saito in the next round Hungarian Dalma Galfi beat Pole Maja Chwalinska, the No 8 seed, 6-4, 7-5 to reach the last 16 of the Oeiras Ladies Open on Tuesday evening will play the winner of the match between qualifier Jesika Maleckova and Japanese Sara Saito next Website#ec8cba22746450c994e07262{display:none} Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism Philippines – Two rounds in Portugal and Alex Eala appears to still be trying to get her clay court legs under her The top-seeded Filipina endured a slow start and failed to convert on crucial points as she was eliminated in the second round of the 2025 Oeiras Ladies Open by world No The 19-year-old Eala took a two-week break after her historic run in the WTA 1000 Miami Open and only began her clay court season this week when she came from behind to win her singles opening round match the 26-year-old Udvardy has already played five clay court tournaments since February with her best result being a semifinal finish in the WTA 125 La Bisbal D’ Emporda Challenger in Spain on April 5 The difference in clay court form was evident early as Eala played catchup throughout the first set and went on to lose the tiebreak Eala seemed on her way to extending the match to a decider when she got off to a 2-0 lead in the second set She had an opportunity to go up 3-0 and sink Udvardy in a deeper hole hung tough and got herself back in the set by breaking Eala to steal the third game The Rafa Nadal Academy prodigy answered back with her own service break then held serve in the fifth game to build what looked to be an insurmountable 4-1 advantage But Udvardy relied on her powerful serves that resulted in 6 total aces to shut out Eala the rest of the set 76 nailing the next five games to complete the sweep and give the Filipina the boot It was twice the heartbreak for Eala as she and American partner were booted out in the opening round of the doubles competition on Wednesday by fourth seeds Carmen Corley and Christina Rosca of the United States Eala and her team will have a few more days to fast-track her adjustment to the surface before she plunges into action anew in the WTA 1000 Mutua Madrid Open in Spain Katie Volynets defeated Giorgia Pedone 6-2 She’ll play the winner of the match between German Mona Barthel and Slovenian Tamara Zidansek in the next round American Katie Volynets, the second seed, reached the last 16 of the Oeiras Ladies Open by beating Italian Giorgia Pedone 6-2, 6-1 on Tuesday will face the winner of the match between German Mona Barthel and Slovenian Tamara Zidansek next Website#d437d2f709f1db9c4f2654fa{display:none} Hungarian Anna Bondar, the No 4 seed, defeated Portuguese wildcard Francisca Jorge 6-4, 7-5 to advance to the last 16 of the Oeiras Ladies Open on Tuesday Website#ca9a4144bbc583e050424b9d{display:none} Tennis - 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Ladies Open No rest for the weary as Alex Eala is also seeing action in doubles at the Oeiras Ladies Open in Portugal Following her singles win over Anouk Koevermans which was delayed for a full day due to rain Eala will forge an unlikely partnership with former Miami Open foe Katie Volynets in the doubles tournament of the WTA 125 tiff The 19-year-old Eala and Volynets are the first and second seeds in the singles tournament but are unranked in the doubles tournament They face US duo Christina Rosca and Carmen Corley in the Round of 16 currently penciled in on Wednesday (PH time) Volynets was Eala’s first opponent at the Miami Open where she ended up making the semifinals a run that  propelled her to the top-75 in the WTA rankings That was Eala’s first win during the Miami Open main draw which was followed by her sweep of Jelena Ostapenko Alex Eala has one of the biggest breakout stars of the WTA Tour in 2025 – thanks to her stunning Miami Open run The 19-year-old beat both Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek to reach the last four of the WTA 1000 event and broke into the top 100 of the WTA Rankings as a result Having initially soared to a new high of world No 75, Eala has now moved up a further two places to world No 73 – despite not even playing last week the Filipina is set for an imminent return to action – and looks primed for a significant run of tournaments this upcoming clay swing Eala’s clay court season will begin at WTA 125 level at the Oeiras Open held next week in the Portuguese coastal town The 19-year-old made her debut at the event in 2024 6-4 to Julia Avdeeva in the opening round twelve months ago There is a total prize money package of $168,100 across the 32-player draw Eala is then set to return to the Madrid Open – one of the most significant events of her career so far It was in Madrid a year ago that she won a match at WTA 1000 level for the first time beating Lesia Tsurenko in round one before a three-set defeat to 27th seed Sorana Cirstea Eala had received a wildcard into the main draw the past two years thanks to the tournament being owned by IMG – the same group that manages her The Filipina star was not quite ranked high enough to enter the main draw by right but will likely receive a wildcard once again this year – or compete in the qualifying draw Should Eala fail to qualify for the main draw in Madrid or lose in the early stages in the main draw she will not rest on her laurels – but instead head to the Catalonia Open in Vic It would be the 19-year-old’s debut at the Catalonia Open having not played the 2023 event in Reus or the 2024 event in Lleida this is a WTA 125 event – the level directly below the WTA main draw Emma Raducanu’s next tournaments may have been confirmed as clay-court plan emerges Rafael Nadal to become a father for a second time as his wife is pregnant, according to a report Eala is then set to make her debut appearance at the Italian Open in Rome The WTA 1000 title is one of the biggest tournaments of the year and is perhaps the most prestigious women’s event on clay outside of Roland Garros Eala has never even contested qualifying in Rome before but looks set to potentially do just that in 2025 The world No 73 has narrowly missed out on a main draw place and is currently set to be among the top seeds in qualifying – though a main draw wildcard is again a possibility the teen star could play a WTA 125 event during the second week of the WTA 1000 should she lose early or fail to qualify Eala is currently expected to play at the Parma Ladies Open which was initially launched as a WTA 250 event in 2021 before being downgraded two years later Perhaps most exciting for Eala is the fact that she is now set to make her Grand Slam debut at the 2025 French Open Having soared inside the top 100 following Miami the 19-year-old is well inside the entry cutoff for Roland Garros – with the main draw set to start two days after her 20th birthday Eala was beaten in the final round of Roland Garros qualifying by Julia Riera in 2024 and has lost in Grand Slam qualifying in all six of her attempts with the Filipina comfortably inside the top 100 she is set to feature on the French Open entry list when it is released later this month Read Next: Alex Eala’s next tournament, ranking, and sponsors as prize money nearly doubles © Planet Sport Limited 2025 • All Rights Reserved 73 Alex Eala is set to enter the Oeiras Open as the top seed to kick off her clay season List for the Oeiras WTA 125 next week. pic.twitter.com/P9Xr6J1Py3 Philippine tennis superstar Alex Eala returns to action in clay 1 seed at the Oeiras Ladies Open in Portugal Fresh off a sensational run in the Miami Open 19-year-old Filipino tennis star Alex Eala is back in action—and this time she’s stepping onto the clay with a new badge of honor: a Top 75 WTA ranking and a no 72 after her semifinal finish in the prestigious WTA 1000 tournament in Miami last month begins her clay court campaign with a Round of 32 clash in the Oeiras Ladies Open in Portugal against Dutch player Anouk Koevermans on Monday afternoon The match marks not only her return to competition but also a historic first—this is the first time Eala has entered a WTA event as the top seed Her breakthrough in Miami came as a Wild Card entrant where she shocked the tennis world with upset victories over elite opponents Eala’s gritty run to the semifinals not only put her on the global tennis radar but also catapulted her from outside the top 100 all the way into the WTA’s upper tier—a jump from world no a surface that demands a new level of discipline and patience.  as the young Filipina gears up for what will be her maiden appearance in a Grand Slam main draw at the French Open next month.  This tournament serves as a key tune-up in her preparations for Roland-Garros where the competition and conditions will be at their toughest Standing in her way in the opening round is Koevermans a 22-year-old Dutch tennister currently ranked no Koevermans brings her own set of credentials having won two singles titles and a doubles crown on the ITF circuit.  Known for her baseline consistency and competitive grit Koevermans will look to play the spoiler in what could be a trap match for the top-seeded Eala the challenge is not just about adapting to a new surface she enters this tournament with an entirely different aura—one of a contender Eala is expected to lean on her ever-improving all-around game and growing confidence against higher-ranked opposition with the French Open looming and a rising trajectory that shows no signs of slowing down this tournament marks another key checkpoint in Eala’s transition from a promising junior Grand Slam champion to a legitimate WTA tour force A win against Koevermans would not only mark a solid start to her clay campaign but also set the tone for what could be another deep run—this time Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala and American partner Katie Volynets suffered an early exit in the women’s doubles competition at the WTA 125-level Oeiras Ladies Open in Portugal falling to fourth-seeded Americans Carmen Corley and Christina Rosca in the first round on Wednesday night (Philippine time) Eala and Volynets made a late push in the second set rallying from a 1-4 deficit to close the gap at 4-5 they were unable to convert a crucial break point allowing Corley and Rosca to serve out the match and secure the victory built early momentum with a 3-0 lead in the second set Eala and Volynets responded with a brief surge to bring it to 2-3 the 19-year-old Eala remains in contention in singles She is set to face Hungary’s Panna Udvardy (WTA No Udvardy booked her second-round meeting with Eala after dispatching Lian Tran in straight sets © All Rights Reserved. 2025 | Manila Standard | Developed by Neitiviti Studios HUNGARIAN netter Panna Udvardy fought back from three games down in the second set to upset top-seeded Filipina netter Alex Eala on Thursday in the women’s singles Round of 16 at the Women’s Tennis Association 125-level Oeiras Ladies Open in Portugal Eala committed a net error when she returned a long volley from Udvardy for the final match point (ad-40) off their one hour and 49 minute long encounter but will bring home a purse totalling 2835 euros (P182,533) for her effort It was a tiring encounter between Eala and Udvardy who broke the Filipina in the 12th game of the first to force a tiebreak and took a 5-2 lead after she stood her ground with her solid baseline game after Eala went strong with her baseline game in the second set But the 26-year-old Udvardy found her strength after engaging the Filipina in a series of long exchanges in the first five games of the second set Udvardy broke her serve twice and held the Filipina to a deuce in the 10th game of the second set Udvardy took the final point after Eala netted a forehand return shot.  Eala and  Katie Volynets fell to the fourth-seeded pair of Carmen Corley and Christina Rosca of the US Eala earned a share of 960 euros with Volynets in their doubles’ partnership tennis player Tristan Boyer let his emotions get the best of him after a tense loss at the Oeiras Challenger Boyer’s frustration boiled over as he violently destroyed an umbrella stick in a fit of anger following his defeat who had a promising lead in the second set but failed to capitalize on it smashing the umbrella stick multiple times after the match This outburst comes as no surprise to those familiar with Boyer’s volatile temper on the court Boyer had a heated confrontation with a chair umpire during the San Diego Challenger where he unleashed a tirade of expletives and criticism over what he perceived as poor officiating This pattern of behavior raises concerns about Boyer’s sportsmanship and ability to handle pressure in high-stakes matches winning three Challenger tournaments last year and reaching a career-high ranking of 109th in February his on-court antics and lack of composure may overshadow his 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Arthur Fils: The Rising Tennis Star Making Waves in the ATP Circuit A force to be reckoned with Arthur Fils has been setting the tennis world on fire.. © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports Please enter your username or email address to reset your password © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports MANILA – Filipina tennis sensation Alexandra Eala has moved on to the round-of-16 of the Oeiras Ladies Open after a 6-3 6-4 victory over Anouk Koevermans of the Netherlands on Tuesday night (Philippine time) in Portugal 72 ranked Eala’s match against Koevermans actually started on Monday evening (Philippine time) but was delayed until the next day due to torrential rain in the venue Eala successfully navigated a slow start against her 182nd ranked opponent in the opening set where she lost her serve in both the third and fifth games the 19-year-old Eala quickly regained her footing by breaking back to level the score at 3-3 She then did not allow her opponent to gain any further momentum winning the next three games to secure the first set at 6-3 The second set presented another challenge for Eala as she found herself down 1-3 after losing her serve again in the fourth game and trail 2-4 when the game resume on Tuesday breaking Koevermans’ serve in the seventh game to equalize at 4-4 and then breaking the Dutch player again in the ninth game to eventually end the match in one hour and 26 minutes This marks the 5-foot-9 Eala’s first tournament appearance since her breakout semifinals performance at the Miami Open which propelled her to a career-high WTA ranking where she will face the winner of the match between former world No 76 Hungarian veteran Panna Udvardy and a qualifier Eala will partner with American Katie Volynets whom she previously defeated in the first round of the Miami Open will compete against the fourth-seeded duo of Carmen Corley and Christina Rosca from the United States on Wednesday./PN and website in this browser for the next time I comment