Eala chooses Asian Games despite potential WTA sanction for missing China Open
Alexandra Eala has chosen to represent the Philippines at the 2026 Asian Games despite possible WTA sanctions for missing the China Open. The September 27–October 3 tennis event overlaps with a mandatory WTA 1000 tournament, and PHILTA’s exemption request remains undecided.
Eala serves against Iva Jovic in the third round of the US Open women's singles at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 5, 2026. Photo: AP.
Alexandra Eala has chosen to represent the Philippines at the 2026 Asian Games despite possible WTA sanctions for missing the China Open, VnExpress reported. The Games’ September 27–October 3 tennis competition overlaps with the WTA 1000 event, which is mandatory for her. PHILTA’s exemption request remains undecided.
If it is rejected, Eala could face a fine and a zero-point result for that mandatory event, rather than a direct deduction from existing points. PHILTA supports her decision; no sanction has been confirmed.
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