Nike Unveils Alex Eala T-Shirt Inspired by Tennis Phenom’s Filipino Heritage

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Nike is honoring rising tennis star Alexandra Eala with her very own T-shirt, inspired by her Filipino heritage.

Fresh off her maiden WTA 500 title at the Washington Open, and a third-round appearance at the recent U.S. Open, the 21-year-old’s name adorns the back of this unisex tee, surrounded by a sampaguita motif, paying homage to the official national flower of the Philippines.

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NEW RELEASE

NikeCourt “Alex Eala” Tennis T-Shirt

Buy Now AT NIKE $42

Eala’s name is written in cursive script above the iconic Nike logo and the brand’s catchphrase, “Just Do It,” in the same font. The front of the T-shirt features a similar sampaguita-inspired crest design.

This is a 100% cotton tee available in sizes small to XXL, though sizes are selling out online so we recommend adding this to cart while it’s still in stock.

This isn’t the first time Nike has collaborated with Eala. The tennis star has been sponsored by Nike since 2019 and the sportswear brand famously designed a custom hair tie in the shape of a white Sampaguita flower for Eala’s Wimbledon debut last year. 

Eala made her 2026 U.S. Open debut, meantime, wearing a NikeCourt Slam women’s tennis dress in an “Old Royal” blue colorway. Official photos on the Nike site feature the tennis star modeling the dress, which boasts a basketball jersey-inspired design and stylized mesh panels along the bottom for ventilation.

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AS SEEN ON THE COURT

NikeCourt Slam Tennis Dress

Buy Now AT NIKE $140

As with most things Eala touches these days though, the dress is almost completely sold out online, with just a few sizes remaining.

The Nike website does have Eala’s “Nike One” duffel in stock though. The versatile bag works as well for the court or the gym as it does for travel, with multiple pockets, a separate compartment for shoes (or wet clothes) and an adjustable strap. Nike says the bag is made with at least 65% recycled polyester fibers.

Eala models the duffel in a black and “iron gray” colorway but the Nike site has three other colors available and on sale.

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FOUR COLORS AVAILABLE

Nike One Duffel Bag

$82.97 $125 34% off
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Eala began the 2026 season as the 50th-ranked player in the world but has climbed to a career-high number 18 in the latest WTA rankings. The athlete has also been credited with popularizing tennis back home while bringing out large crowds of Filipino fans to her tournaments abroad.

Shop Eala’s Nike collection online now at Nike.com.