Philippine Tennis Association release statement as Alex Eala risks fine for playing the Asian Games

Alex Eala could be fined $10,000 for skipping the WTA 1000 event in China to attend the 2026 Asian Games.

The 21-year-old sensation will represent her country in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, looking to become the first Filipina women's singles gold medalist.

But to do so, Eala will skip the WTA 1000 China Open, risking ranking and financial penalties.

The Philippine Tennis Association has now released a statement regarding Eala's Asian Games participation .

As reported by ' Al Jazeera ', several top officials within the Filipino sporting sphere have shared their thoughts on Eala and the WTA Tour's penalties.

"We have formally requested an exemption, and we respect the WTA's process. At the same time, Alex [Eala] has made her decision to represent the Philippines at the Asian Games, and we fully support her," said Philippine Tennis Association secretary-general John Rey Tiangco on Tuesday.