Alexandra Maniego Eala (born May 23, 2005) is a Filipino professional tennis player. [1] She has a career-high singles ranking of No. 75 by the WTA, achieved on 31 March 2025 making her the highest-ranked Filipina player in WTA Tour history, [2] surpassing Maricris Gentz and becoming the first player to reach the top 100 in the WTA Rankings. [3]

6 days ago · Alexandra Eala continues to carve her name in tennis history.. Her performance at the Miami Open so far has been one for the books. The 19-year-old Filipina phenom became the first Filipina to beat a Top 10 opponent after she took down Australian champion Madison Keys on March 24. She made waves again days later as she conquered World No. 2 Iga Świątek in a monumental quarterfinal match.

1 day ago · Alex Eala has become, in her own right, one of the biggest sensations of world tennis. The 19-year-old Filipino Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar alumni arrived at the Miami Open on an invitation from the organisers as the world number 140. Few would have been bold enough to predict she would return from North America one of the best 75 players on the planet.

6 days ago · A lefty like 22-time major winner Nadal himself, Eala demonstrated both clean ball-striking and incredible composure to close out a runaway first set against the world No 2 and stick with her in a ...

Mar 26, 2025 · Eala’s grandfather, a tennis buff, introduced all his grandchildren to the sport at his local club. Alexandra and her older brother, Miko, who went to play at Pennsylvania State University, took ...

6 days ago · Alex Eala has written Philippine tennis history, and in more ways than just one. After an astounding run at the Miami Open, one of the biggest WTA 1000 events on the WTA Tour, the 19-year-old proved her mettle against some of the best tennis players in the world — World No. 25 Jeļena Ostapenko, the reigning Australian Open champion Madison ...

Mar 24, 2025 · In a stunning display at the 2025 Miami Open, 19-year-old Alexandra Eala from the Philippines achieved a landmark victory over World No. 5 and reigning Australian Open champion, Madison Keys. Eala dominated the match, securing a 6-4, 6-2 win and advancing to the Round of 16.

Mar 24, 2025 · Alex Eala has beaten two Grand Slam champions during a historic Miami Open run - we look at the 19-year-old's journey so far.

6 days ago · At only 19 years old, Alex Eala is waving the Philippine flag high on the tennis court. In recent news, she bested world number 2 Iga Swiatek at the 2025 Miami Open quarterfinals. Advancing to the semifinals proved to be a historic feat, as Alex became the first Filipina to reach the top eight of a Women's Tennis Association 1000 (WTA) competition. ...

Mar 27, 2025 · At just 19 years old, Alexandra Eala is rewriting the history books of Philippine tennis. With her electrifying performances, fearless playstyle, and a deep-rooted passion for the sport, she has quickly become one of the most exciting young talents on the WTA tour.