Giant-killing spree continues
Source: news.source.bworldonline
Alexandra 'Alex' Eala, a wildcard entry from the Philippines, continues her remarkable run at the 2025 Miami Open, defeating world No. 5 Madison Keys in the Round of 32. Eala's victories include wins over former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko and world No. 73 Katie Volynets, marking her as the first Filipina to beat a Top-25 and Top-5 player in WTA rankings.
Key Points
Alexandra Eala defeated Madison Keys 6-4, 6-2 in the Round of 32 at the 2025 Miami Open.
Eala previously defeated Jelena Ostapenko and Katie Volynets in earlier rounds.
Eala is the first Filipina to beat a Top-25 and Top-5 player in WTA rankings.
The match against Keys lasted 87 minutes.
