Birthday in Paris? Alex Eala’s Sweet Moment with Coleman Wong Sparks Buzz

While most 20th birthdays are spent with cake and close friends at home, rising Filipino tennis star Alex Eala spent hers in Paris, right in the middle of the French Open. Despite a tough match that didn’t go her way, complete with a rain delay and a slow start, Eala still found time to pause and enjoy the City of Light before hitting the court.

One photo in particular caught fans' eyes: a candid shot shared by Hong Kong tennis player Coleman Wong. The picture showed the two smiling beside each other at a cafe near the Louvre, with Paris' famous glass pyramid in the background. Wong added a simple birthday greeting in his Instagram story, casually resting his hand on Eala’s arm. Naturally, it didn’t take long for social media to start buzzing.

Both Eala and Wong trained at the Rafa Nadal Academy and share more than just a similar birthday year. They've traveled the globe, faced the highs and lows of the tennis tour, and clearly built a strong friendship over the years. So it’s not surprising that fans keep asking: Is there something more than friendship here?

This isn’t the first time these two have been the center of dating rumors. Last year, after a big win at the Miami Open, Eala addressed the speculation head-on in a press conference. When asked if Wong was her boyfriend, she replied with a clear, “No, he is not.”

Still, moments like these, a quiet birthday dinner in Paris, a warm photo between friends, show how grounded Eala remains even with the demands of the pro tennis world. She also took time to enjoy a view of the Eiffel Tower during her trip, soaking in what little calm she could between matches.

Turning 20 on one of tennis’s biggest stages may not have ended in a dream win, but for Eala, it’s clear she’s celebrating more than just another year. She’s stepping into a new chapter, filled with more matches, more memories, and maybe even more photos that get people talking.