Alex Eala to face Chinese Taipei's Joanna Garland in Asian Games QF

GMA Network - Sep 28, 2026

Alex Eala will square off against Joanna Garland, the highest-ranked player of Chinese Taipei, in the women's singles quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Games tennis competition.

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