Filipino Tennis Prodigy Alex Eala Surges to WTA Top 75 After Historic Miami Open Run
Source: news.source.inquirer
Alex Eala, a 19-year-old tennis sensation from the Philippines, has achieved a significant milestone by climbing to the 75th position in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings. This remarkable ascent follows her impressive performance at the 2025 Miami Open, where she reached the semifinals as a wildcard entrant. Eala's journey included defeating three Grand Slam champions and securing her spot in the main draws of all four Grand Slam tournaments. Her success at the Miami Open has been celebrated with a resolution filed in the Philippine Senate.
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Alex Eala rose from 140th to 75th in the WTA rankings following her performance at the 2025 Miami Open.
As a wildcard, Eala reached the semifinals of the Miami Open, defeating three Grand Slam champions: Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys, and Iga Swiatek.
She became the first Filipino to reach the semifinals of a WTA 1000 tournament and the second wildcard to defeat three consecutive Grand Slam champions at a single WTA event.
Eala's success at the Miami Open has secured her entry into the main draws of all four Grand Slam tournaments.
A resolution was filed in the Philippine Senate to honor Eala's historic run at the Miami Open.
