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

Alexandra Eala received a hilarious surprise proposal from a fan armed with a candy ring during a visit to a Nike store in New York, right in front of her father. The Filipino star now turns her attention to the US Open after recently making history by winning her maiden WTA 500 title.Alexandra Eala gets surprise proposal from fan, right in front of her father. Courtesy: One Hand Tony Instagram screengrabAlexandra Eala may be in New York City for the serious business of the US Open, but the Filipino tennis star recently found herself dealing with a very different kind of pressure, a surprise proposal from a fan, right in front of her father!During a visit to a Nike store in New York City, Eala got a hilarious and unexpected surprise when an enthusiastic fan decided it was the perfect time to “pop the question”. Armed with a candy ring, the fan got down to business and presented Eala with the sweetest proposal she probably did not see coming.And, to make the moment even more awkwardly funny, her dad was right there!The unexpected proposal left Eala with a memorable moment to add to her New York adventure before she gets down to the serious task of competing at 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, particularly after an extraordinary breakthrough season that has transformed her into a sporting icon in the Philippines. Her fearless tennis, historic achievements and growing personality off the court have helped her build an increasingly passionate fan following.FRESH FROM HISTORY, EALA TURNS HER ATTENTION TO US OPENThe funny encounter in New York comes after Eala achieved 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 the history of Philippine tennis. Eala defeated Jessica Pegula in the final after staging an impressive comeback, winning 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-level singles title in the Open Era and marked another major step in her remarkable rise.Now, the focus shifts to the US Open, where Eala will face a qualifier in the first round. With her confidence higher than ever following her historic title triumph, the 21-year-old will hope to make another deep run at a Grand Slam.But before the tennis takes centre stage, Eala has already had one unforgettable New York moment — and her dad had a front-row seat to a proposal he probably wasn't expecting either!- EndsPublished By: sabyasachi chowdhuryPublished On: Aug 28, 2026 16:16 IST