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Alex Eala Dominates Patcharin to Reach Asian Games Quarterfinals

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 11:33 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Alex Eala defeated Patcharin Cheapchandej 6-1, 6-0 to reach Asian Games quarterfinals.
She entered the tournament as world No. 18 top seed with a first-round bye.
The win puts the Philippines on track for its first tennis gold since 1962.
A quarterfinal victory would secure an ITF spot for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
She skipped the mandatory China Open, risking a $10,000 fine to compete.

History

Historical Context

Johnny Jose won the Philippines’ second Asian Games tennis gold in Jakarta 1962, following Felicisimo Ampon’s inaugural singles title in 1958. The 1962 delegation secured seven gold medals overall. Alex Eala’s 2023 Asian Games quarterfinal as world No. 18 revives that legacy, offering a chance to add the nation’s first tennis gold in over six decades.

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Story summary

Alex Eala defeated Patcharin Cheapchandej 6-1, 6-0 to reach Asian Games quarterfinals.
She entered the tournament as world No. 18 top seed with a first-round bye.
The win puts the Philippines on track for its first tennis gold since 1962.
A quarterfinal victory would secure an ITF spot for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
She skipped the mandatory China Open, risking a $10,000 fine to compete.

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