From tennis courts to the fashion front row, Alex Eala makes her New York Fashion Week debut

Floyd Brenz., Philippine Canadian Inquirer
September 11, 2026

Photo Courtesy: AFP

Alex Eala is taking her winning presence beyond the tennis court, making her New York Fashion Week debut from the front row of the Tory Burch show.

The Filipina tennis star attended the fashion event in New York, marking a new chapter in her growing international profile as she continues to make waves both on and off the court.

Known for representing the Philippines on the global tennis stage, Eala’s appearance at one of fashion’s biggest events shows how her influence is expanding beyond sports.

Her presence alongside figures from the worlds of fashion, entertainment and culture also puts a young Filipino athlete in a different kind of international spotlight.

For Eala, the appearance comes at a time when her name has been gaining greater recognition worldwide following her breakthrough performances in professional tennis.

From competing against some of the world’s best players to taking her place among fashion’s front row, Eala is proving that Filipino representation can take many forms on the global stage.

And this time, her court is not a tennis court. It is New York Fashion Week.