Carla Gem Buyo

The Inspiration Behind Alex Eala's Limited Edition Nike Tennis Kit—And Here's How You Can Get It

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<p><a href="https://metro.style/fashion/2026/8/4/alex-eala-mubadala-dc-open-monochromatic-tennis-kits-1800" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Alex Eala</strong></a> is quickly becoming one of tennis&#39; most stylish athletes. This year alone, the Filipina tennis star beamed on the center court with a number of striking monochromatic tennis kits. From her winning green look at the Mubadala Open to her pretty in pink tennis kit at the Lexus Birmingham Open, Alex is on a roll!</p><div><br></div><p style="text-align: center;">RELATED: <a href="https://metro.style/fashion/2026/8/4/alex-eala-mubadala-dc-open-monochromatic-tennis-kits-1800" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Life In Color! Alex Eala&#39;s Monochromatic Tennis Kits Are An Absolute Hit</a></p><div><br></div><p>To keep up with her momentum, <strong>Nike</strong> just released Alex&#39;s custom Nike tennis kit for the U.S. Open. The custom dress features a royal-blue base with black and white trimming and sheer mesh panels running along the sides. The silhouette is streamlined and sporty, but the contrast details give it enough edge to stand apart from the usual tennis whites and pastel palettes.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 960px; display: block;" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786534405832insidethemetro.ph_1786090806_3958339028939462704_55661954620.jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"><span class="fr-inner">Alex Eala wearing her custom Nike tennis kit for the US Open | Photo from Nike</span></span></span></div><p>Tennis fans have already been quick to name Eala&rsquo;s look among Nike&rsquo;s best U.S. Open kits. It is easy to see why! For Filipino fans, the blue carries another association. Many have immediately connected it to Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey&#39;s famous royal-blue Albert Andrada gown, worn when she won Miss Universe in 2015.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 960px; display: block;" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786534435117insidethemetro.ph_1786090806_3958339029870627465_55661954620.jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"><span class="fr-inner">Photo from Nike</span></span></span></div><p>The comparison is more than a color match. Pia&#39;s gown became part of Filipino pop culture&mdash;a striking blue silhouette worn at a moment of international recognition. Alex&#39;s tennis dress belongs to a completely different arena, but the visual connection is unmistakable.</p><div><br></div><p style="text-align: center;">RELATED: <a href="https://metro.style/fashion/2026/7/22/alex-eala-metro-cover-behind-the-scenes-fashion-1745" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Behind The Scenes: Here&rsquo;s How We Styled Alex Eala&rsquo;s Metro Cover Looks</a></p><div><br></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 960px; display: block;" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786534441971insidethemetro.ph_1786090806_3958339030466175338_55661954620.jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"><span class="fr-inner">Photo from Nike</span></span></span></div><p>Nike&rsquo;s broader U.S. Open collection takes cues from basketball, particularly its use of open mesh. On Alex, that reference feels natural rather than literal. The detailing adds ventilation and movement while giving the dress a distinctly contemporary feel.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 960px; display: block;" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786534449532insidethemetro.ph_1786090806_3958339030952728483_55661954620.jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"><span class="fr-inner">Photo from Nike</span></span></span></div><p>Alex&#39;s Nike tennis kit for the U.S. Open will soon be available on the Nike website and will retail for $100, approximately P6,121.</p><div><br></div><p>Read more fashion stories on Metro.Style</p>

<p>The Filipina tennis star is quickly becoming one of tennis' most stylish athletes.</p>

The Filipina tennis star is quickly becoming one of tennis' most stylish athletes.

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Published August 13, 2026 12:00 PM PHT

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Updated August 19, 2026 10:29 AM PHT

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