Senate Honors Alex Eala's Historic Breakthrough into WTA Top 100
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
The Philippine Senate has passed a resolution celebrating Alexandra Eala's remarkable achievement as the first Filipino to enter the Top 100 of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) World Rankings. Eala reached this milestone after advancing to the semifinals of the 2025 Miami Open, defeating three former Grand Slam champions along the way. Senator Joel Villanueva, who authored the resolution, praised Eala's performance as an inspiration to young athletes nationwide, highlighting her victories over top players and her historic achievements in the tournament.
Key Points
Alex Eala became the first Filipino to break into the WTA Top 100, reaching Rank 75.
Eala advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 Miami Open, defeating three former Grand Slam champions without dropping a set.
She became the first Filipina to reach a tour-level semifinal in the Open Era.
Senator Joel Villanueva filed Senate Resolution 1330 to congratulate and commend Eala for her achievements.
Eala's performance at the Miami Open included defeating Top 5 players twice and being the second wild card to beat three or more major winners in a single event.
Her previous achievements include winning a bronze medal at the 2023 Asian Games, the 2022 US Open girls singles title, and girls doubles titles at the 2021 French Open and 2020 Australian Open.
