All the Times Alex Eala Was a Whole Mood on TikTok

When you watch Alex Eala on the tennis court, she is a fighter who puts her game face on in every match. Despite the immense pressure that comes with her increased fame, higher WTA ranking, and matches against some of the best female tennis players in the world, Eala remains relatively composed throughout it all. But that seriousness from the Filipina star sometimes hides the fact that Eala is just 21 years old. And it’s that stage in any young woman’s life where they enter young adulthood but still embrace their youth.

Such is the case for Eala as, outside of her matches, she still shows that fun side to her, especially on TikTok. Even though she’s only been active on the platform since March 2026, Eala has built quite an audience with over 775,000 followers and counting. And it’s not her game highlights that fans flock to, but her more lighthearted moments that remind us that Eala is still very much a Gen Z living her best life. Below, see some of our favorite moments.  

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A Filipina Fit Check

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Playing princess for the evening

♬ original sound – Soy ⚡

As much as we love seeing Eala dominate on the court, we also enjoy seeing her off-duty looks, such as when she wore a custom gown by her uncle Rhett Eala to the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 in Madrid. We’d say it’s one of the best looks she’s ever worn, and the cherry on top of the transition video was her use of Dionela’s Marilag. It’s giving strong Filipina princess energy.

A Birthday in Paris

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I’m 21.🥹

♬ original sound – Lucas 🦇

When you’re as booked and busy as Alex Eala, you don’t just have a simple birthday party. For the tennis star’s 21st birthday earlier this year, she celebrated the big milestone with friends and family in the City of Light, Paris. Out of all the ways one can celebrate their 21st birthday, doing it in Paris in front of a dazzling Eiffel Tower is definitely up there.  

When Your Best Friends Are Top-Ranked Tennis Players

@alex.eala I have a hotter date than you @Eva ♬ peaches and vcrs by dj d0mcab – d0mcab

Eala has mentioned in the past that one of her goals for this year was to make more friends with the other female tennis players. Going by her posts on her TikTok account, Eala has been doing just that, sharing moments with the likes of Eva Lys and Victoria Mboko. They’re just young women being girls together on the WTA tour.  

Having Your Biggest Cheerleaders Beside You

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Lost the match but won in life

♬ Scott street x i know the end – michà

If you’ve watched enough of Eala’s games, you’d know that her parents are some of her biggest supporters and some of the first people Eala goes to after her matches. Win or lose, her parents will always be there for her, a moment highlighted when Eala shared a heartwarming video of her hugging her parents after a match. Losing is never an easy pill to swallow, but it also just shows how strong a support system Eala has around her.

Living Her Best Life at the Bad Bunny Concert

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Mientras uno está vivo, uno debe amar lo más que pueda.

♬ sonido original – ͒yo1ner

It’s one thing for Eala to have watched a Bad Bunny concert, but the fact that she was invited to the Casita during the show to dance on stage with other guests and Bad Bunny himself makes it even better. And her doing this as a post-Wimbledon celebration, especially given the history she achieved, made the moment even sweeter.

Taking Baby Dolls Literally

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Too cute to keep in the drafts

♬ original sound – dj ericnem

Eala was in big sister mode with her take on the Oohh Lala Baby trend featuring a cute special guest. While it isn’t her doing the actual trend, this is the next best thing.  

Celebrating Her Wins

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And other girls dreamed they’d be a WTA CHAMPION🍀✨

♬ original sound – 🍸

We don’t know what we love more: the fact that Eala was glowing during her Mubadala DC Open win shoot or that she used an audio from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Go flex your historic win, queen.

Her Caption Game Is Strong

@alex.eala Rush hour?@Coco Gauff ♬ original sound – cherry ⸆⸉ 🍒

Hanging out with Coco Gauff, using Reputation by Taylor Swift, and the Rush Hour reference in the witty caption? Now this is what we want to see.

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Featured Image: ALEX EALA (via Instagram)