Free Soloing Hard Routes Gives Her Joy. But She Doesn’t Recommend Others Try It.

In May, Aleksandra Taistra free soloed one of the hardest known routes by a woman. But just because she loves climbing ropeless, doesn't mean she recommends it.

‘Told Them I’m Still One of the Best Players’ – Naomi Osaka Opens Up on Emma Raducanu Match That Triggered Shift

Naomi Osaka is safely through to the third round of the 2026 Canadian Open. As the tournament’s 11 seed, she received a direct second-round entry and dispatched Hungary’s Panna Udvardy 6-2, 6-4 on ...
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Fresh off Washington title, Eala powers into Toronto third round

Alexandra Eala extended her winning streak to six matches, defeating Alycia Parks in three sets to reach the third round of the National Bank Open. The Filipina, fresh off her maiden WTA title in ...
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Alex Eala advances in Toronto, avenging Australian Open loss to Parks

Alexandra Eala won her opening match, 6-1, 4-6, 6-2, in the second round of the National Bank Open in Toronto on Wednesday ...
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The racket we hold and the tennis we play

IN the gloomy morning of Aug. 4, 2026, the heat of the news broke from Washington, D.C., that Alexandra “Alex” Eala lifted ...

Alex Eala defeats Alycia Parks to barge into third round in Toronto

Alex Eala defeats Alycia Parks in Toronto to avenge her three-set defeat by the American in the opening round at this year's ...

'I was so hyped': Filipino support in Toronto brings Eala 'so much joy'

Alexandra Eala fed off the fan support to win her Toronto debut. "I saw so many Filipino flags, it gave me so much joy," the 21-year-old star from the Philippines said. "I know Toronto is such a multi ...