Alexandra Eala gets a surprise proposal from a fan right in front of her father

Alexandra Eala may be in New York on serious US Open business, but the Filipino tennis star recently found herself under a different pressure altogether, with a surprise proposal from a fan, right in front of her father!

While visiting a Nike store in New York, Eala received a hilarious and unexpected surprise when an excited fan decided it was the perfect time to “pop the question.” Armed with a candy ring, the fan got down to business and presented Eale with the sweetest proposal she’s likely never seen.

And to make the moment even more awkwardly funny, her dad was right there!

The unexpected proposal left Eal with an unforgettable moment to add to her New York adventure before she embarks on the serious task of competing in the US Open. While there may not have been a diamond ring or wedding plans involved, the candy ring proposal certainly gave the rising tennis star and her fans something to laugh about.

Eala has become one of the most popular young players in women’s tennis, especially after an extraordinary breakout season that made her a sports icon in the Philippines. Her fearless tennis, historic achievements and growing persona off the court have helped her build an increasingly passionate following.

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The funny encounter in New York comes after Eala reached the biggest milestone of her professional career earlier this month. The Filipino star recently captured her first WTA 500 title at the DC Open, producing one of the most significant achievements in Philippine tennis history.

Eala defeated Jessica Pegula in the final after staging an impressive comeback to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 to claim the biggest title of her career. The triumph made her the first Filipina to win a WTA Tour singles title in the Open Era and marked another major step in her remarkable rise.

Attention now shifts to the US Open, where Eala will face a qualifier in the first round. With her confidence higher than ever after her historic title triumph, the 21-year-old will be hoping to make a comeback at the Grand Slam.

But before tennis takes center stage, Eala already had one memorable New York moment — and her dad had a front-row seat for an offer he probably didn’t expect either!

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Issued by:

sabyasachi chowdhury

Published on:

28 Aug 2026 16:16 IST