Alex Eala reaches career-high World No. 75 ranking

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.

This significant ascent follows her breakthrough semifinals campaign at the WTA Miami Open, a prestigious event one rung below a Grand Slam.

Entering the Miami Open as a wildcard and previously ranked No. 140, Eala's journey included victories over Grand Slam champions Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys, and world No. 2 Iga Swiatek.

Her performance, even in her loss to world No. 4 Jessica Pegula in the semifinals, guaranteed her direct entry into the main draws of major tournaments, including the French Open, US Open, and Wimbledon.

She is now the best-ranked player in Southeast Asia, surpassing Mananchaya Sawangkaew of Thailand.

Prior to Eala, the highest-ranking Filipino in the world was Cecil Mamiit, who reached a career-best No. 72 in the ATP rankings in 1999.

Eala expressed pride in her achievements and for making a statement for the Philippines on a major tennis stage.