Alex Eala Looked Gorg In Her Rhett Eala Filipiniana At The Laureus World Sports Awards
Published on Apr 22, 2026
The same charisma and strong presence that Alex Eala brings to the tennis court were just as striking as she graced the red carpet at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid—this time, in a modern Filipiniana.
The look was designed by her uncle, renowned Filipino designer Rhett Eala. The Filipiniana featured a detachable cropped bolero in the shade of oat, layered over a floor-length, strapless gown. Beneath the bolero, the dress revealed a structured bodice with cross-pleating design.
Fans quickly showed their admiration—not just for Alex's look—for her decision to proudly showcase Filipino heritage on a global stage. One fan couldn't hold back, leaving the comment, "As a designer who champions our national dress, this is so special to see 🥹😭."
Even fellow tennis players couldn’t get enough of her red carpet moment! Katie Boulter, Zeynep Sonmez, and Storm Hunter, who were also her previous opponents, all shared their love for the look.
"OMG YEEEEEESSSS🥹🥹🥹😍😍😍😍😍😍😍," Zeynep shared, one of Alex’s closest friends on tour.
Filipino gymnast Aleah Finnegan also chimed in, saying, "This fit wow 😍😍😍."
What Is The Laureus World Sports Award?
ICYDK, the Laureus World Sports Awards is one of the most prestigious awarding bodies in sports, honoring outstanding athletes across different disciplines worldwide. Alex attended the event alongside some of the biggest names in sports, including Carlos Alcaraz, who was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year.
Olympians such as Katie Ledecky, Mondo Duplantis, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone also graced the event with their presence. Lando Norris of McLaren was likewise in attendance, taking home the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year award.
With this appearance, it's hard not to wonder what's next for Alex. She recently climbed to No. 44 from No. 45 in the latest Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings, just in time for the Madrid Open happening from April 21 to May 3. It will be followed by the Rome Open from May 5 to 17.
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And she says she's not done yet. 💅🏼
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