Alexandra Eala captures second WTA 125 title at Birmingham Open
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Alexandra Eala secured her second WTA 125 singles title by defeating Nikola Bartunkova in the Birmingham Open final on June 7. Eala, the top seed, came back from a set down to win 5-7, 6-3, 7-5. The victory follows Eala's rise as a notable player, particularly after her semifinal run at the Miami Open last year. With this win, Eala continues to gain recognition within the tennis community and among fans, further emphasized by her recent achievements.
- •Eala defeats Bartunkova 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 in the final.
- •Birmingham Open took place on June 7, 2026.
- •Eala previously reached the Miami Open semifinals last year.
- •She is based at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain.
- •This title marks her second at the WTA 125 level.
- 5:12 PMESPN Tennis — Eala wins Birmingham Open for 2nd singles title
- 3:52 PMYahoo Sports — Alexandra Eala wins the Birmingham Open for her 2nd WTA 125 singles title
"Alexandra Eala claimed her second WTA 125 singles title with a hard-fought victory in the Birmingham Open final against doubles partner Nikola Bartunkova on Sunday. The top-seeded Eala battled back from a set down to beat Bartunkova 5-7, 6-3, 7-5. Eala, who turned 21 last month, has become a worldwide sensation among the large Filipino diaspora ever since her breakthrough run to the Miami Open semifinals last year.
"Alexandra Eala claimed her second WTA 125 singles title with a hard-fought victory in the Birmingham Open final against doubles partner Nikola Bartunkova.
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External links- ESPN TennisJun 7, 2026, 5:12 PMEala wins Birmingham Open for 2nd singles title
Alexandra Eala claimed her second WTA 125 singles title with a hard-fought victory in the Birmingham Open final against doubles partner Nikola Bartunkova.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 3:52 PMAlexandra Eala wins the Birmingham Open for her 2nd WTA 125 singles title
Alexandra Eala claimed her second WTA 125 singles title with a hard-fought victory in the Birmingham Open final against doubles partner Nikola Bartunkova on Sunday. The top-seeded Eala battled back from a set down to beat Bartunkova 5-7, 6-3, 7-5. Eala, who turned 21 last month, has become a worldwide sensation among the large Filipino diaspora ever since her breakthrough run to the Miami Open semifinals last year.
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