Alex Eala becomes first Filipino in WTA Top 50

Alex Eala made history as the first Filipino tennis player to break into the Top 50 of the WTA rankings, finishing the season at No. 50.

The 20-year-old accumulated 1143 points following a successful season, which included winning her first WTA title at the Guadalajara Open and entering the semifinals of the Miami Open as a wildcard.

Her historic season also saw her qualify for the main draws of the US Open, French Open, and Wimbledon.

Eala stunned top players including World No. 15 Clara Tauson, World No. 2 Iga Swiatek, World No. 25 Jelena Ostapenko, and World No. 5 Madison Keys.

Her recent performance at the Hong Kong Open, reaching the Round of 16, further boosted her points and secured her new career-best ranking.

Eala reflected on her successful 2025 season, stating that her dreams have truly come alive and dedicating the season to everyone who supported her journey.

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