Globetrotting Alex Eala finally ‘closer to home’ at Singapore Open

Inquirer.net - Sep 21, 2026

SINGAPORE–Living out of a suitcase in different cities across the globe, Alex Eala couldn’t hide her excitement about finally playing “closer to home.” After stops in Australia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America, Eala is now in Singapore to kick off the WTA Tour’s Asian swing. “I’m excited [to play in Singapore]. I’m closer

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