Alex Eala reaches career-high WTA ranking of 70

Updated Sun, August 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM Published Thu, August 28, 2025 at 11:55 PM

Filipina tennis player Alex Eala achieved a career-high WTA ranking of No. 70 after her debut in the US Open.

She became the first Filipino to win a Grand Slam main draw match in the Open Era by defeating World No. 15 Clara Tauson in the first round.

Despite her historic win, Eala was eliminated in the second round by World No. 95 Cristina Bucsa.

Eala expressed gratitude for the support she received during the tournament, acknowledging she wished she could have advanced further.

She is set to compete next in the Sao Paulo Open in Brazil from September 8 to 14.

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