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From the Podium to the Paris Front Row
Fresh off her podium finish at the Asian Games, Philippine tennis standout Alex Eala made a brief detour from the professional circuit to attend Paris Fashion Week before resuming competition on the WTA Tour.
The world No. 18 appeared at the French capital for the Chanel Spring-Summer 2027 show, arriving in a tailored tweed jacket over a black dress paired with washed denim trousers, signature eyewear, and a Chanel handbag. She attended the event alongside her mother, Rizza.
“This is an experience of a lifetime for me,” Eala told Vogue Philippines, noting her long-time admiration for the luxury fashion house.
Momentum on and off the Court
The high-profile appearance in Paris continues a significant stretch of international visibility for the young Filipina star. Alongside her recent bronze medal run at the 20th Asian Games, Eala was recently featured in Time's Most Influential Rising Stars list under the “Innovators” category, where her profile was authored by tennis legend and mentor Rafael Nadal.
What to Watch Next
Eala's European stopover will be short-lived as she shifts focus back to professional tournament play. The Asian Games bronze medalist is scheduled to plunge back into hard-court action next week, rejoining the WTA Tour swing in China.
