2025 SEA Games: PH tennis team in high spirits with Alex Eala onboard

The Philippine tennis team is banking on the presence of WTA No. 52 Alexandra "Alex" Eala in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games.

Eala was among the flag bearers for Team Philippines in the opening ceremony of the biennial meet, alongside volleyball star Bryan Bagunas.

With Eala in the lineup, the Philippines hopes to bring home more medals after securing one gold in 2023.

“Our men’s and women’s teams are in high spirits and have prepared well for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. Adding to the excitement is Alex Eala’s participation as one of the flag bearers for the Philippines, for which I am very happy and grateful,” PHILTA Secretary General and Navotas City Mayor John Rey Tiangco said.

“Not only does her presence inspire our tennis squads, it also inspires the entire 1,600-strong Philippine delegation. We hope that tennis will continue to be a source of pride and honor for the country, with the help of Alex Eala and her other talented teammates.”

In the 2021 edition of the SEA Games, Eala won three bronze medals.

Aside from Eala, the team also includes Eric Olivarez, Alberto Lim, Alexa Milliam, Francis Alcantara, Ruben Gonzales, Shaira Rivera, Tennielle Madis, Stefi Aludo, and Arthur Craig Pantino.

The tennis tournament will open with the women’s event on Wednesday.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News