Alex Eala headlines the Philippine tennis campaign at the SEA Games 2025 after drawing a first-round bye, with multiple Filipino entries set across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles brackets.
Philippine tennis enters the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Nonthaburi, Thailand, with multiple players well-positioned across the singles, doubles, and mixed doubles draws, giving the country several paths to contend deep into the tournament.
Alex Eala leads the women’s singles campaign after she earned a first-round bye, advancing directly to the round of 16.
The favorable draw allows Eala, the Philippines’ top-ranked player, to conserve energy early as they prepare for tougher matchups deeper into the bracket.
The 20-year-old tennis star will face either Malaysia’s Shihomi Leong or Laos’ Aliya Vongdala in the second round.
Eala’s side of the draw also sets up a possible meeting with Indonesia’s Priska Nugroho—her frequent doubles partner on the international circuit—adding intrigue to the singles competition should both progress.
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Beyond singles, Eala will take on a heavy workload as she also competes in mixed doubles alongside veteran Nino Alcantara, giving the Philippines a strong combination against seasoned Southeast Asian pairs.
The Filipina presence extends further in women’s doubles, where teams featuring Tennielle Madis and Stefi Aludo, as well as Shaira Rivera and Alexa Milliam, look to make their mark against deep regional fields.
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On the men’s side, Filipino representation includes singles entries from Ruben Gonzales, Eric Olivarez, and Alberto Lim.
Alcantara and Gonzales, meanwhile, will look to defend their men's doubles crown as they face Singapore’s Michael Jimenez and Jerally Yasin in the first round.
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