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<p>MANILA (<strong>UPDATED</strong>) — Filipina tennis standout Alex Eala once again represented the Philippines on the global stage as she graced the red carpet at the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid.</p><p>Often dubbed the “Oscars of Sports,” the Laureus Awards celebrate the world’s greatest athletes and sporting achievements. </p><p>Eala turned heads in a Filipino-inspired gown designed by her uncle, renowned fashion designer Rhett Eala.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXXLaB5keMY/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=594&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A4722568.700000763%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1040" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><p>Among the night’s biggest winners, Carlos Alcaraz, was named Sportsman of the Year, while Aryna Sabalenka took home the Sportswoman of the Year honor.</p><p>The ceremony was hosted by tennis legend Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, alongside Olympic gold medalist Eileen Gu. </p><p>Eala shared a memorable moment from the evening, posting a selfie with both hosts.</p><p>The star-studded evening also brought together a wide range of sporting icons from across disciplines, further highlighting the global prestige of the Laureus World Sports Awards. Tennis champions  Alcaraz,  Sabalenka, and Djokovic were among the sport’s biggest names in attendance, joined by rising stars like Jannik Sinner and first-ever Philippine Women’s Open champion Camila Osorio. </p><p>Beyond tennis, the ceremony featured elite athletes from football, winter sports, and beyond. Football figures such as Toni Kroos and Lamine Yamal were present, alongside golf major champion Rory McIlroy. Winter sports were represented by Olympic champions Chloe Kim and co-host Eileen Gu, while Paralympic standout Gabriel Araújo also made an appearance.</p><p>Adding to the night’s grandeur were legendary figures and Laureus ambassadors, including Nadia Comăneci, Lindsey Vonn, Simone Biles, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and football manager André Villas-Boas.</p><p>Following her appearance at the awards, Eala is set to return to competition, with her first-round match at the Madrid Open scheduled for Wednesday. </p><div><br/></div><p>.</p>

<p>Filipina tennis standout Alex Eala once again represented the Philippines on the global stage as she graced the red carpet at the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid.</p>

Filipina tennis standout Alex Eala once again represented the Philippines on the global stage as she graced the red carpet at the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid.

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Alex Eala shines at Laureus Sports Awards

Dyan Castillejo,

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Published April 21, 2026 09:22 AM PHT

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Updated April 21, 2026 03:28 PM PHT

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