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Alex Eala risks $10,000 WTA fine to play Asian Games as Indonesia’s Janice Tjen opts out

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Alex Eala is facing a hefty fine after it was confirmed she will represent the Philippines at this month's Asian Games in Japan. Eala , 21, is ranked No 18 in the world and will be a heavy favourite to win gold in tennis at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 . However, she may face a significant fine if the WTA fails to grant her an exemption from the China Open, which runs at the same time as the Games. The tournament in Beijing is a 1,000-level Masters event and is mandatory for players of Eala's world ranking. The Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) has applied for a waiver, but it remains to be seen if it will be accepted, while the fine for skipping the tournament could cost Eala $10,000 as well as being hit with a zero-pointer which will affect her world ranking. Despite the sanctions, Eala is committed to representing her country . “Alex will definitely play at the Asian Games regardless of the WTA decision,” Philta executive director, Tonette Mendoza, said in a press release on Tuesday. Eala