# Alex Eala firm on Asian Games participation despite threat of WTA fine

https://mins.news/en/item/60844

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-16 11:28 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/16/alex-eala-firm-on-asian-games-participation-despite-threat-of-wta-fine?traffic_source=rss

> Filipino tennis player Alex Eala will represent the Philippines at the Asian Games regardless of whether the WTA grants an exemption from the concurrent mandatory China Open, PHILTA says. Lawmakers have proposed government assistance for a possible $10,000 fine over skipping the tournament.

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