Filipina Alex Eala wins Birmingham Open grass‑court title

Alexandra "Alex" Eala defeated Nikola Bartunkova 5‑7, 6‑3, 7‑5 in the Birmingham Open final on 7 June 2026, securing her second WTA 125 title. The victory broke her long‑standing “Czech curse,” as it was the first time she beat a Czech opponent on the professional circuit. Eala earned $19,700 (about ₱1.21 million) and 125 ranking points, moving her closer to the top‑30.

The tournament was held at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham, United Kingdom, as part of the grass‑court swing. Following the win, Eala is set to compete in the main draw of the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club in London.