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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17696908992601000049678.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Filipina tennis star Alex Eala at the Philippine Women&#x27;s Open. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</span></span></span></div><p>MANILA <strong>(UPDATED)</strong> — Alex Eala has bowed out of the inaugural WTA 125 Philippine Women&#x27;s Open. </p><p>This, as Colombia&#x27;s Camila Osorio took down Eala, 4-6, 4-6, in the quarterfinals on Thursday at a jampacked Rizal Memorial Tennis Center, loudly cheering for the home bet. </p><p>Osorio is significantly ranked lower against Eala at No. 84, with the Filipina star currently at No. 49. </p><p>&quot;Sayang, hindi pumasa ngayon sa level, pero ang importante, nandito ako sa Manila,&quot; uttered Eala as she soaked in the support of the home crowd. &quot;Nandito ako sa Pilipinas, nandito ako ang WTA, I really hope you guys get inspired and learn to love tennis.&quot; </p><p>&quot;I hope it grows because I love tennis so much, and I&#x27;m so lucky that I&#x27;m able to share this experience and this journey with all of you,&quot; added Eala, who also spent time with her fans after doing her post-match press conference.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/1/29/tennis-alex-eala-working-on-consistency-amid-progression-in-ph-women-s-open-1340"><strong>READ: Tennis: Alex Eala working on consistency amid progression in PH Women&#x27;s Open</strong></a></div><p>Trailing by one set, Eala even led in the second frame, 3-2, as she tried to get back into the match, but the visitor came up with the shots that sent the Pinay packing. </p><p>The 24-year-old Osorio will be facing Argentina&#x27;s Solana Sierra, who won against Thai Lanlana Tararudee, 6-3, 6-4, to book a semis ticket.</p><p>Meanwhile, Next up for Eala is the WTA 500 Mubadala Abu Dhabi, where she will play in the main draw after getting a wildcard. </p><p>Earlier in the day, Tatiana Prozorova outlasted Sofia Costoulas in a three-set thriller, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, while World No. 72 Donna Vekic overcame a tough challenge from China&#x27;s Zhu Lin, 6-4, 6-3.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAFz8gWM8iRADsJr&amp;cid=ABw6VZR9d5rfboSf"></script></div>

<p>Salamat sa galing na ipinamalas mo, Alex Eala! #PhilippineWomensOpen</p>

Salamat sa galing na ipinamalas mo, Alex Eala! #PhilippineWomensOpen

Salamat sa laban! Alex Eala bows out of PWO after gritty stand vs Colombian opponent

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Salamat sa laban! Alex Eala bows out of PWO after gritty stand vs Colombian opponent

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published January 29, 2026 10:07 PM PHT

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Updated January 30, 2026 01:34 AM PHT

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