MAKATI CITY — Fresh off her historic Wimbledon campaign, Filipino tennis star Alex Eala is set to meet her supporters at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City on July 15, 2026. The 21-year-old Filipina, who became the first Filipino to reach the Round of 16 in a Grand Slam singles tournament, returns home to a hero's welcome following her breakthrough performance at the prestigious grass-court event. Registration for the free event opens at 4:00 PM, with the program proper scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM. Organizers have announced that specific mechanics on how to secure official access passes or entry slots will be released soon.
A Historic Wimbledon Run
Eala's Wimbledon campaign captured the attention of the tennis world as she defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek of Poland in the third round before falling to World No. 13 Jasmine Paolini of Italy in the Round of 16. Currently ranked 29th in the world, the Rafa Nadal Academy graduate has established herself as one of tennis's most promising young players. Her arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on July 12 was met with a grand welcome from fans, sports officials, and the Philippine Tennis Association.
A Homecoming Celebration for Fans
The Makati fan meet is part of Eala's short stay in the Philippines before she heads to the United States for the hardcourt swing. She is scheduled to compete in the Mubadala DC Open in Washington from July 27 to August 2, followed by the Canadian Open in Toronto. This marks the first time Eala has returned to the Philippines since playing at the Philippine Women's Open last January. Tennis enthusiasts are encouraged to stay tuned for the official announcement on how to secure access passes for the event.
