Eala earns world respect, puts PH on map
Source: news.source.manilatimes
Filipino tennis player Alexandra 'Alex' Eala, aged 19, achieved a historic semifinal run at the Miami Open, defeating three Grand Slam winners consecutively. Her performance earned her approximately $332,160 and a significant rise in the world rankings from No. 140 to No. 75.
Key Points
Eala, a wildcard entry, defeated Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys, and Iga Swiatek in the Miami Open.
She reached the semifinals, the deepest stage a Filipino has ever reached in the tournament.
Her performance resulted in a significant jump in the world rankings from No. 140 to No. 75.
Eala's success is highlighted as a 'Cinderella run' in tennis.
