Alex Eala reaches career-high WTA ranking of 73

Filipina tennis player Alex Eala has reached a new career-high ranking of No. 73 in the latest Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings.

Her climb from No. 75 is attributed to player movements and her semifinal finish at the Miami Open.

She is the first Filipina player to enter the world's elite Top 100, rising from World No. 140 before the Miami tournament.

In Miami, Eala became the first Filipina WTA semifinalist and the first to beat three Grand Slam champions, including two Top-5 players.

She was also the second wildcard to defeat three or more Grand Slam champions in a single tour-level event, following Elina Svitolina at Wimbledon 2023.

The 19-year-old is preparing for the clay court season at the Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Spain, with upcoming tournaments including the Oeiras Ladies Open and the Mutua Madrid Open.

These tournaments are part of her preparation for the French Open from May 25 to June 8, where she anticipates tougher challenges.

Prior to Miami, her previous career-high was No. 134 after a semifinal finish in the Workday Canberra International.