Alex Eala is back in action, and this time Filipino tennis fans won’t have to deal with those brutal midnight and early-morning match schedules.
After another memorable North American hard-court swing, the Filipina tennis star is heading to Singapore for the 2026 Singapore Tennis Open, a WTA 500 tournament happening from September 21 to 27 at the OCBC Arena in The Kallang.
And there’s already some good news before Eala even steps onto the court.
Alex enters Singapore as the No. 3 seed, which means she has received a first-round bye. Instead of playing in the opening round, she will go directly into the second round, where she will face either Tatiana Prozorova or Sofia Costoulas.
For Filipino fans, Singapore is also one of the easiest tournaments to follow.
There’s no time difference.
Singapore and the Philippines are both on UTC+8, so if Alex plays at 7:00 PM in Singapore, it’s also 7:00 PM in Manila.
Here’s everything you need to know about Alex Eala at the Singapore Tennis Open 2026, including her schedule, opponent, results, draw, Philippine time and where to watch her matches live.
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Alex Eala Singapore Tennis Open 2026 Quick Details
Tournament: Singapore Tennis Open presented by BNP Paribas
Dates: September 21–27, 2026
Venue: OCBC Arena, The Kallang
Location: Singapore
Category: WTA 500
Surface: Indoor hard court
Singles Draw: 28 players
Alex Eala Seed: No. 3
Alex Eala World Ranking: No. 18
Prize Money / Total Financial Commitment: US$1,206,446
Champion’s Ranking Points: 500
The Singapore Tennis Open returned to the WTA calendar in 2025 as a WTA 250 event before being upgraded to WTA 500 status for 2026. The tournament now features a 28-player singles field and is one of the opening events of the WTA’s Asian Swing.
Alex Eala Singapore Tennis Open 2026 Schedule
Here is Alex Eala’s tournament schedule based on the official Singapore draw.
| Round | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Round | September 21–22 | BYE | Advanced |
| Second Round | September 23–24 | Tatiana Prozorova or Sofia Costoulas | TBD |
| Quarterfinal | September 25 | TBD | TBD |
| Semifinal | September 26 | TBD | TBD |
| Final | September 27 | TBD | TBD |
Important: Alex’s exact second-round match date and time have not yet been announced.
The Singapore Tennis Open first round takes place September 21 and 22, followed by the second round on September 23 and 24. The quarterfinals are scheduled for September 25, semifinals on September 26 and the singles final on September 27.
Because Eala received a first-round bye, Filipino fans will have to wait a little longer before seeing her on court.
When Is Alex Eala’s Next Match?
Alex Eala’s first match at the Singapore Tennis Open will be in the second round.
Her opponent will be the winner of:
Tatiana Prozorova vs. Sofia Costoulas
As of the latest draw information, Prozorova is ranked around World No. 165 while Costoulas is around World No. 150.
The winner will then face Eala in the Round of 16.
The second round is scheduled for September 23 and 24.
Exact match time: To be announced.
Once the official Order of Play is released, we’ll know whether Alex will play during the daytime or evening session.
Alex Eala vs. Tatiana Prozorova or Sofia Costoulas
One interesting thing about the draw is that Eala will have time to watch her potential opponents before playing.
Because she’s already through to the second round, Prozorova and Costoulas have to battle each other first.
Prozorova is currently ranked lower than Eala, while Costoulas is also well outside the Top 100. Eala enters the tournament ranked World No. 18 and seeded third.
That ranking difference, however, doesn’t guarantee anything.
Tennis tournaments have given us enough reminders that rankings can only tell part of the story. A player coming through an opening-round match can also arrive in the next round already comfortable with the court conditions.
So for now, the important thing is simple: Alex waits.
Prozorova and Costoulas play first.
Then the Singapore campaign really begins.
Why Did Alex Eala Get a First-Round Bye?
This is one of those little details that actually shows just how far Eala has climbed in such a short period.
The Singapore Tennis Open has a 28-player singles draw.
With fewer than the usual 32 players, the four highest seeds receive byes and automatically advance to the second round.
Those top four seeds are headed by:
- Mirra Andreeva
- Amanda Anisimova
- Alexandra Eala
- Elise Mertens
Eala is officially listed as the No. 3 seed by the WTA.
Think about how different this is compared with Alex’s situation in Singapore just one year ago.
In the 2025 Singapore Tennis Open, Eala still had to go through qualifying and was eventually eliminated in the second qualifying round by Switzerland’s Simona Waltert.
Fast-forward to 2026.
She doesn’t need qualifying.
She doesn’t even need to play the first round.
She’s one of the four highest seeds in a WTA 500 tournament.
That alone tells you how dramatically her career has changed.
Alex Eala Singapore Tennis Open Results
This section will track Alex’s results throughout the tournament.
First Round — BYE
Result: Advanced automatically
Eala does not have to play a first-round match because she is the tournament’s No. 3 seed.
Second Round — vs. Prozorova or Costoulas
Date: September 23 or 24
Time: TBD
Opponent: Winner of Tatiana Prozorova vs. Sofia Costoulas
Result: TBD
Quarterfinal
Date: September 25
Opponent: TBD
Result: TBD
Semifinal
Date: September 26
Opponent: TBD
Result: TBD
Final
Date: September 27
Opponent: TBD
Result: TBD
This section can be updated immediately after each match.
What Time Is Alex Eala’s Match in the Philippines?
Here’s the good part.
You don’t need a time-zone converter.
Philippines time and Singapore time are the same.
Both countries use UTC+8.
So:
11:00 AM Singapore = 11:00 AM Philippines
3:00 PM Singapore = 3:00 PM Philippines
6:30 PM Singapore = 6:30 PM Philippines
8:00 PM Singapore = 8:00 PM Philippines
The exact start time of Alex’s second-round match hasn’t been released yet.
The tournament normally has multiple matches in each session, so the listed session time doesn’t necessarily mean Alex will start exactly at that hour.
Check the official Order of Play once it is released.
Singapore Tennis Open 2026 Round-by-Round Schedule
For those following the entire tournament, here’s the main singles schedule:
| Round | Date |
|---|---|
| First Round | September 21–22 |
| Second Round | September 23–24 |
| Quarterfinals | September 25 |
| Semifinals | September 26 |
| Final | September 27 |
The WTA says the singles final on September 27 will begin no earlier than 5:00 PM Singapore time. The doubles final is scheduled earlier in the afternoon.
Again, that’s also 5:00 PM Philippine time.
Where to Watch Alex Eala at the Singapore Tennis Open in the Philippines
For viewers in the Philippines, the WTA currently lists TapDMV as its broadcast partner for WTA coverage.
Because individual match availability and channel placement can change depending on the tournament schedule, it’s best to check the day’s programming once Alex’s exact match time is confirmed.
The WTA website will also provide live scores and match information throughout the tournament.
For Singapore viewers, the WTA lists StarHub as its broadcast partner.
If you’re physically in Singapore, of course, there’s another option:
Watch Alex live.
Watching Alex Eala Live in Singapore
The Singapore Tennis Open is being held at the OCBC Arena at The Kallang.
That’s another reason this tournament feels a little different for Filipino fans.
Singapore is one of the closest major international stops on Eala’s WTA schedule, and it has a large Filipino community.
The tournament organizers have also leaned into the festival atmosphere surrounding this year’s event, with activities, live screenings and other fan experiences around The Kallang.
Eala herself has spoken warmly about returning to Singapore.
She competed there when she was still a junior and said Singapore has a special place in her heart, noting how close the tournament is to home.
I’m expecting plenty of Philippine flags in the stands once her name is called.
Singapore Tennis Open Gets a Major Upgrade
Another important detail about this tournament is its new status.
Last year’s Singapore Tennis Open was a WTA 250.
For 2026, it has been upgraded to WTA 500.
That means more ranking points, higher prize money and a stronger field.
The singles champion receives 500 WTA ranking points and US$185,500 in prize money. The runner-up gets 325 ranking points, while a semifinal appearance is worth 195 points.
Here’s the singles breakdown:
| Finish | Ranking Points | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | 500 | US$185,500 |
| Finalist | 325 | US$114,500 |
| Semifinal | 195 | US$66,003 |
| Quarterfinal | 108 | US$35,000 |
| Second Round | 60 | US$18,045 |
| First Round | 1 | US$13,005 |
Because Eala has a first-round bye, she begins her tournament already in the second round.
Who Are the Top Players at the Singapore Tennis Open?
The Singapore field underwent quite a few changes before the tournament.
Jessica Pegula, Diana Shnaider, Sorana Cirstea, Ekaterina Alexandrova and several other originally entered players withdrew. Pegula announced that she was not yet ready to return to competition following a physically demanding North American hard-court swing.
That reshuffled the seedings.
The top names now include:
Mirra Andreeva
Amanda Anisimova
Alexandra Eala
Elise Mertens
Maja Chwalinska
Leylah Fernandez
Maria Sakkari
Donna Vekic
Eala’s rise to the No. 3 seed means she sits right near the top of one of Southeast Asia’s biggest women’s tennis tournaments.
Alex Eala Enters Singapore as World No. 18
Another number worth watching is 18.
Eala enters the tournament ranked World No. 18.
It’s easy to forget how quickly all of this has happened.
A year ago, we were celebrating her climb through the rankings and every breakthrough against a Top 50 opponent.
Now she’s arriving at WTA 500 tournaments as one of the highest-ranked players in the draw.
Her 2026 season has included several deep runs.
According to GMA’s season recap, Eala won the DC Open, reached the Round of 16 at Wimbledon, made the Berlin semifinals, reached the Canadian Open Round of 16 and advanced to the third round of the US Open.
Her Washington run was especially significant.
Eala defeated Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the final to become the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level singles title.
Now she’ll try to add another deep tournament run much closer to home.
What Happened to Alex Eala at the US Open?
Singapore is Eala’s first tournament since the US Open.
She defeated American qualifier Mary Stoiana 6-1, 6-2 in her opening match before beating Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova 6-1, 6-4.
Her run ended against close friend Iva Jovic in a marathon third-round match.
Jovic defeated Eala:
7-5, 3-6, 7-5
It was a close three-set battle, but the defeat ended Eala’s final Grand Slam campaign of the season.
Singapore therefore gives her a chance to reset before another important assignment.
And that next assignment involves the Philippine flag.
What Comes After Singapore? The Asian Games
Alex’s September schedule is particularly interesting because Singapore comes immediately before the Asian Games.
After the Singapore Tennis Open, Eala is expected to head to Japan to represent the Philippines at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
PHILTA has requested a WTA exemption so Eala can skip the mandatory China Open and compete for the Philippines instead. Reuters reported that Eala is ranked No. 18 and is set to be the top seed in the Asian Games women’s singles event.
That makes the Singapore Open an important bridge between two very different tournaments.
In Singapore, she’s playing for WTA ranking points and prize money.
In Japan, she’ll be playing for an Asian Games medal.
And because Singapore finishes on September 27, the turnaround before her Asian Games campaign will be relatively quick.
Why the Singapore Open Is Different for Alex Eala This Year
The easiest way to appreciate Alex’s progress might be to compare the last two Singapore Opens.
Singapore 2025
Eala was ranked much lower.
She had to play qualifying.
She lost in the second qualifying round.
Singapore 2026
She is World No. 18.
She enters directly into the main draw.
She is the No. 3 seed.
She gets a first-round bye.
Her first match comes in the Round of 16.
That’s quite a jump in one year.
It also changes the expectations around every tournament she enters.
Eala is no longer arriving as the little-known Filipino wildcard trying to pull off an upset.
She’s now one of the players other competitors see on the draw and know they may have to beat to make a deep run.
Alex Eala Singapore Open Live Results Tracker
Bookmark this section if you’re following Alex throughout the week.
Latest Status
Seed: No. 3
Ranking: World No. 18
Current Round: Second Round
First Round: BYE
Next Opponent: Tatiana Prozorova or Sofia Costoulas
Next Match: September 23 or 24
Exact Time: To be announced
Tournament Status: Active
I’ll update this section once her opponent and exact schedule are confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alex Eala playing in the Singapore Tennis Open 2026?
Yes. Alex Eala is officially in the Singapore Tennis Open main draw and is seeded No. 3.
When is the Singapore Tennis Open?
The tournament runs from September 21 to 27, 2026 at the OCBC Arena in Singapore.
When is Alex Eala’s first match?
Eala has received a first-round bye, so her first match will be in the second round on September 23 or 24.
Who is Alex Eala’s opponent?
Her opponent has not yet been finalized.
She will face the winner of Tatiana Prozorova vs. Sofia Costoulas.
What time is Alex Eala’s match?
The exact time has not yet been announced.
Once the official Order of Play is released, her match time can be added to this page.
What time is the Singapore Open in Philippine time?
Singapore and the Philippines are in the same time zone, UTC+8.
That means Singapore match times are already Philippine time.
No conversion necessary.
What is Alex Eala’s ranking?
Eala is currently World No. 18 heading into Singapore.
What is Alex Eala’s seed?
She is the No. 3 seed.
Where can I watch Alex Eala in the Philippines?
The WTA currently lists TapDMV as its Philippine broadcast partner for WTA coverage. Match availability should be checked once the official daily broadcast schedule is released.
Where can I watch in Singapore?
The WTA lists StarHub as its broadcast partner in Singapore.
Did Alex Eala play in Singapore last year?
Yes.
Eala competed in qualifying at the 2025 Singapore Tennis Open but lost to Simona Waltert in the second qualifying round.
How many ranking points can Alex Eala win?
The Singapore Open champion earns 500 WTA ranking points.
A finalist receives 325, a semifinalist gets 195 and a quarterfinalist earns 108.
Final Thoughts
Here we go again.
After the US Open, Alex Eala’s next chapter takes her back to Southeast Asia, and this Singapore tournament feels very different from the one she played just a year ago.
This time, Alex isn’t trying to survive qualifying.
She’s the No. 3 seed.
She’s ranked No. 18 in the world.
And she doesn’t even have to play the opening round.
Eala will begin her Singapore Tennis Open campaign against either Tatiana Prozorova or Sofia Costoulas in the second round, scheduled for September 23 or 24.
For Filipino fans, this should also be one of the easiest Alex Eala tournaments to follow all year.
No waking up at 2:00 AM.
No calculating whether a 7:00 PM match in another country means breakfast or bedtime here.
Singapore and the Philippines have the same time.
So when Alex walks onto the court in Kallang, Filipino fans back home can follow along at exactly the same hour.
And after Singapore?
It’s time for the Asian Games.
For now, though, all eyes are on Alex Eala’s first match at the Singapore Tennis Open.
