Leylah Fernandez praises Alexandra Eala ahead of Singapore Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Leylah Fernandez has commended Alexandra Eala, calling her an 'amazing' player and person as they prepare for the Singapore Open. Both players are set to compete in the WTA 500 tournament, which marks the beginning of the Asian Swing. Fernandez noted Eala's humility and support from the Filipino community, emphasizing their welcoming atmosphere on tour. Eala has a first-round bye, while Fernandez and fellow player Alycia Parks aim for a second-round match-up. The tournament marks the start of ten WTA events in the Asian region leading up to mid-November.
- •Leylah Fernandez calls Alexandra Eala 'amazing' off the court.
- •Both players are entering the Singapore Open, a WTA 500 tournament.
- •Eala receives a first-round bye; Fernandez may face Alycia Parks next.
- •The Singapore Open is the start of a series of ten WTA events.
- •Elena Rybakina recently won the US Open, concluding the hard-court swing.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Leylah Fernandez praises ‘amazing’ Alexandra Eala and shares what she’s really like off court
"Alexandra Eala has received high praise from her WTA rival Leylah Fernandez, who has hailed the Filipina star as “amazing” on and off the court....
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