Alexandra Eala to host record-breaking tennis exhibition in December
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:15 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Alexandra Eala will play an exhibition match against Janice Tjen of Indonesia on December 8 at the Philippine Arena in Manila. The venue has a capacity of 55,000, and a full house could break the attendance record set by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in 2020. Eala has garnered a significant following as a young ambassador for tennis in the Philippines, attracting fans who may not have previously engaged with the sport. Her performance has been noted for its potential to increase interest in tennis domestically. The anticipation for the event is fueled by Eala's growing popularity and the venue's large capacity.
- •Eala will face Tjen on December 8 in Manila.
- •Philippine Arena hosts 55,000 spectators.
- •Event aims to break Federer-Nadal's record of 51,954.
- •Eala is popular among fans in the Philippines.
- •Her style and tenacity attract new tennis fans.
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Alexandra Eala’s Philippines tennis exhibition in December could break attendance records
"Alexandra Eala's December tennis exhibition to be played in Manila's Philippine Arena could be a record-breaking event.
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