Manny Pacquiao, Anne Curtis, Julia Barretto, more to join Alex Eala at PH Arena event
Manny Pacquiao, Anne Curtis, Julia Barretto, Piolo Pascual, Donny Pangilinan, and Andrea Brillantes are set to face off in a celebrity tennis match at Alex Eala’s upcoming homecoming event.
The six celebrities were announced as participants in the Celebrity Tennis Match for “Alex Eala Live: Game. Set. Celebrate,” which will take place on Dec. 8 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.
The celebrity match is one of the highlights of the homecoming event, which will also feature a marquee exhibition match between Eala and Indonesian tennis star Janice Tjen. The program will include fan experiences, live entertainment, and appearances from rising Filipino tennis players.
General ticket sales began at 12 p.m. on Sept. 14. Fans can purchase tickets through the event’s official website here.
“Alex Eala Live: Game. Set. Celebrate” is organized by Tatler Philippines and aims to bring Eala back to the Philippines following her breakthrough 2026 season, which included her first WTA singles title at the Mubadala Citi DC Open.
Eala comes fresh off the US Open, wherein she reached the third round for the first time before falling to American Iva Jovic in a three-set thriller. The Pinay is set to represent the Philippines at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
