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What’s next for Alex Eala after a historic, career-changing Miami run?
Alex Eala is poised to become the first Filipina to break into the WTA Top 100, with projections placing her at world No. 75.
Her career-best ranking is a result of her successful run in the 2025 Miami Open, where she reached the semifinals as a wildcard.
She is the third wildcard in tournament history to reach the semifinals, following Justine Henin and Victoria Azarenka.
Eala achieved significant upsets by defeating Grand Slam champions World No. 2 Iga Swiatek, World No. 5 Madison Keys, and World No. 25 Jelena Ostapenko.
Her Miami Open run ended with a semifinal loss to Jessica Pegula, but her ranking jumped from 140th to 75th.
This climb in rankings is expected to grant her direct entry into upcoming Grand Slam events, including the French Open.
With this surge, Eala will also reclaim the title of the highest-ranked Southeast Asian player in the world, surpassing Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew.
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Filipina tennis player Alex Eala has achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 75, becoming the first Filipino to crack the WTA top 100 since its introduction in 1975.
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Filipina tennis player Alex Eala made history by reaching the semifinals of the WTA 1000 Miami Open.
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Filipina tennis player Alex Eala's historic run in the 2025 Miami Open ended in the semifinals with a 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-3 loss to world No. 4 Jessica Pegula.
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Filipina tennis player Alex Eala, ranked World No. 140, stunned world No. 5 Madison Keys in the third round of the Miami Open with a 6-4, 6-2 victory.
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Filipina tennis prodigy Alex Eala's impressive run in the Miami Open concluded with a loss to world No. 4 Jessica Pegula in the semifinals, 7-6(3), 5-7, 6-3.
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