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Philippines tennis body seeks WTA exemption as Eala skips China Open for Asian Games

Global Published 17 September 2026, 13:47 · archived 17 Sep 2026

The Philippines Tennis Association (PHILTA) has filed a request with the WTA on behalf of Alexandra Eala, requesting an exemption ​from the mandatory China Open so that the world ‌number 18 can represent her country at the Asian Games. Eala, who has become a fan-favourite with wins over some of the biggest names on ​the circuit including Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff, is ​the highest-ranked player in the women’s singles draw at ⁠the Asian Games, which begin on Saturday and conclude ​on October 4. However, the Aichi-Nagoya Games schedule overlaps with the mandatory ​WTA 1000 tournament China Open,...

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