Alex Eala reaches semifinals at Asian Games, eyes Olympic berth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 12:21 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Alex Eala advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Games on September 30 after defeating Joanna Garland of Taiwan 7-5, 6-0. The Philippine tennis player is now one win away from competing for the gold medal, which would secure her a spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Eala's path to the semifinals follows her bronze medal achievements in singles and mixed doubles at the 2023 Asian Games. She will face Wang Xiyu of China in the semifinals, with the winner playing in the final on October 1.
- •Eala defeated Joanna Garland 7-5, 6-0 in the quarterfinals.
- •Eala aims for gold to secure Olympic qualification.
- •She won bronze medals in the 2023 Asian Games.
- •Next match is against Wang Xiyu on October 1.
- •The gold medal match will follow the semifinals.
- 12:21 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Eala eyeing LA Olympics if she takes tennis gold at the Asian Games
"Alex Eala is closing in on two goals. The tennis gold medalist at the Asian Games gets an automatic berth into the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The Philippines' Eala reached the semifinals on Wednesday after defeating Joanna Garland of Taiwan 7-5, 6-0.
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