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Filipino tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala captured the women’s title at the 2026 Kooyong Classic in Melbourne, adding another milestone to her rising career just days before the Australian Open. She clinched the championship by defeating Croatian veteran Donna Vekić in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, to lift the Evonne Goolagong Cawley Trophy — a prize named in honor of the Australian tennis legend.
At just 20 years old and currently ranked inside the WTA Top 50, Eala’s performance at Kooyong serves as a confidence booster and ideal preparation for her main-draw Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open. She is slated to open her Grand Slam campaign against American Alycia Parks.
Her win at Kooyong underscores how much momentum the Filipina has built heading into one of tennis’s biggest events, showcasing both her competitive poise and steady ascent on the world stage.