Filipina tennis phenom Alex Eala captured her first career grass-court title on Sunday night, June 7, 2026 staging a gritty comeback to win the WTA 125 Lexus Birmingham Open 2026 at the Edgbaston Priory Club in England. 

The 21-year-old sports icon overcame a one-set deficit to defeat her own doubles partner, Nikola Bartunkova of the Czech Republic, in a grueling 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 thriller. 

Eala dug deep in the final set, breaking Bartunkova late to seal the historic victory and prove her elite adaptability on the slick grass surface.

This championship mark's Eala’s second career WTA 125 title, building on her breakout triumph at the Guadalajara Open in Mexico last year. 

The victory places Eala to the world ranking of No. 39 in the singles category, firmly establishing her among the sport's global elite. 

As the grass-court season heats up, the Filipino superstar carries massive momentum into the summer majors. 

Her historic win in Birmingham not only underscores her personal ascent but also marks a proud new milestone for Philippine tennis on the world stage.

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