Romwel Anzures

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines reacts at match point after defeating Iga Swiatek of Poland on Day 9 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 26, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Al Bello, Getty Images/AFP

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743400955466IMG_6633.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Alexandra Eala of the Philippines reacts at match point after defeating Iga Swiatek of Poland on Day 9 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 26, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Al Bello, Getty Images/AFP "/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Alexandra Eala of the Philippines reacts at match point after defeating Iga Swiatek of Poland on Day 9 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 26, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. <em>Al Bello, Getty Images/AFP </em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — Alex Eala made history for the Philippines following her semifinals campaign in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Miami Open last week.<br/><br/>After defeating three Grand Slam champions en route to taking world no.4 Jessia Pegula to the limit in the semis, the 19-year-old is now at no.75 in the WTA Rankings — the highest rank ever for a Filipino.<br/><br/>“I’m proud of myself for pushing through those tough moments, as well as to have been able to make a statement for the Philippines in one of the biggest stages of tennis,” said Eala in a social media post.<br/><br/>Entering the tournament via wild card, and with her previous career-best of rank no. 134, Eala defeated USA’s Katie Volynets in the Round of 128, and world no.25 Katie Volynets in the Round of 64.<br/><br/>She then went on to slay Grand Slam champs, former French Open champ Jelena Ostapenko, reigning Australian Open champ Madison Keys, and world no. 2 Iga Swiatek in the following rounds. This allowed the Filipina star to reach the semis, also a breakthrough for the Philippines.<br/><br/>And while her dream run in the Miami Open was eventually ended by Pegula after her 6-7, 7-5, 3-6 loss, Eala’s inspiring run in the tourney allowed her to reach the WTA’s Top 75.<br/><br/>Following this development, Eala is expected to get a spot in the main draws of the next WTA tournaments, as well as a spot in the remaining Grand Slams this year.</p><div><iframe width="1250" height="703" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S7ydYB3GWVk" title="LIVE: Alex Eala vs. Jessica Pegula | 2025 Miami Open Semifinals" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><iframe width="1250" height="703" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dEZi50raZFY" title="REPLAY: Alex Eala vs. Madison Keys | FULL MATCH | 2025 Miami Open Round of 32" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p>Alex Eala made history for the Philippines following her semifinals campaign in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Miami Open last week.</p>

Alex Eala made history for the Philippines following her semifinals campaign in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Miami Open last week.

Tennis: Alex Eala makes history, soars to No.75 in WTA world rankings

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Tennis: Alex Eala makes history, soars to No.75 in WTA world rankings

Rom Anzures,

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Published March 31, 2025 03:51 PM PHT

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