Alex Eala's Historic Miami Open Run Boosts Philippine Sports
Source: news.source.tempo_ph
Alex Eala, a 19-year-old tennis sensation from the Philippines, made history at the Miami Open in Florida with a remarkable run to the semifinals as a wild card. She defeated several high-profile opponents including Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys, and Iga Swiatek, becoming the first Filipino to beat a WTA Top 5 player in the Open era and reaching a career-high ranking of No. 75. Her achievements earned her recognition from the Philippine Sportswriters Association. Other Filipino athletes, including Rubilen Amit, Melvin Jerusalem, Aidric Chan, and the TNT basketball team, also celebrated significant victories in their respective sports.
Key Points
Alex Eala reached the semifinals of the Miami Open, defeating top players including Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys, and Iga Swiatek.
Eala became the first Filipino to beat a WTA Top 5 player in the Open era and reached a career-high ranking of No. 75.
She was recognized by the Philippine Sportswriters Association as the top achiever for March 2025.
Other Filipino athletes also achieved notable victories in billiards, boxing, golf, and basketball.
Rubilen Amit won two tournaments in Las Vegas, Melvin Jerusalem defended his WBC world minimum weight belt, Aidric Chan won the Lexus Challenge in Vietnam, and TNT won the PBA Commissioner's Cup.
