Alex Eala Soars to Career-Best No. 70 in WTA Rankings After Madrid Open
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Alex Eala, a 19-year-old Filipina tennis player, has reached a career-high ranking of No. 70 in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) following her performance at the 2025 Madrid Open. Despite a three-set loss to world No. 2 Iga Swiatek in the Round of 64, Eala's ranking improved by two spots. She has withdrawn from the Catalonia Open to participate in the upcoming Italian Open, where she aims to continue her upward trajectory before competing in her first Grand Slam main draw at Roland Garros.
Key Points
Alex Eala achieved a career-high ranking of No. 70 in the WTA after the Madrid Open.
Eala lost to Iga Swiatek in the Round of 64 at the Madrid Open.
She withdrew from the Catalonia Open to focus on the Italian Open.
Eala is set to compete in her first Grand Slam main draw at Roland Garros.
Her performance at the Miami Open earlier in the year included reaching the semifinals and defeating several Grand Slam champions.
