Alex Eala fell short in her bid to become the first Filipina to win a WTA Tour final in a loss to Maya Joint in the Eastbourne Open.

Alexandra Eala made history as the first Filipino to reach a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) singles final but fell short of capturing the title to Australia’s Maya Joint in a dramatic three-set final at the Lexus Eastbourne Open in Great Britain on Saturday.

Alex Eala is playing in her maiden WTA Tour final at the Eastbourne Open. Eala takes on Australia's Maya Joint in the final at 8:30 p.m. (Manila time). LIVE: Alex Eala vs Maya Joint