Alex Eala bows out of Miami Open semis but makes history

Updated Sat, March 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM Published Wed, March 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM

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.

Her semifinal appearance marked her best performance in a WTA 1000 event, making her the first Filipino to reach the final four of such a competition.

Eala's path to the semifinals included victories over world No. 2 Iga Swiatek, Katie Volynets, Jelena Ostapenko, and Madison Keys.

Despite the loss, Eala expressed that she gave her all and found many positives from her experience.

President Marcos congratulated Eala on her "historic and amazing run," stating her achievement shows Filipino athletes are determined and steadfast.

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) added that Eala's persistence proved that anything is possible and served as an inspiration to Filipinos.

Eala is expected to debut in the WTA Top 100 rankings at No. 75 and earn prize money worth USD 332,160 and 390 ranking points.

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Marcos congratulates Alex Eala for historic run in 2025 Miami Open

Sat, March 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM

Tennis: Alex Eala an inspiration to Filipinos, says Marcos Jr.

Sat, March 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM

Philippine News Agency

PBBM extols Alex Eala’s ‘historic, amazing run’ at 2025 Miami Open

Sat, March 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM

Manila Bulletin

Marcos hails Alex Eala as new tennis star

Sat, March 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM

The Daily Tribune

JOB WELL DONE: Eala exits Miami Open in style

Sat, March 29, 2025 at 1:14 AM

Eala ready for big time tennis

Sat, March 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Alex Eala radiates with gratitude despite Miami Open exit

Fri, March 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM

RESULTS: Alex Eala in the 2025 Miami Open

Fri, March 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM

Alex Eala says she's "lucky" for Miami Open experience

Fri, March 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Athletes, personalities shower Alex Eala with praises after historic run in Miami

Fri, March 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM

Tennis: 'I gave everything I had,' says Alex Eala after Miami Open exit

Fri, March 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM

Tennis icon Chris Evert takes notice as Alex Eala impresses in Miami Open

Fri, March 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM

'You won hearts': Pacquiao hails Eala for dream run in Miami Open

Fri, March 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM

Alex Eala ends dream run in Miami Open with a smile

Fri, March 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM

Manila Bulletin

Alex Eala captivates PH fans with fairytale run in Miami Open

Fri, March 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM

Manila Bulletin

Dream run ends as Alex Eala falls to Jessica Pegula in Miami Open semis

Fri, March 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM

Alex Eala falls short vs Pegula, ends dream run in Miami Open

Fri, March 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM

Tennis: Dream run ends for Alex Eala with loss to Pegula in Miami Open semis

Fri, March 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM

The Daily Tribune

Cheers, tears over Alex win

Fri, March 28, 2025 at 12:49 AM

President Marcos congratulates Eala

Fri, March 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Alex Eala’s Miami Open dream run continues

Fri, March 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM

'Success pa more': Alex Eala grateful for support in Miami Open run

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM

BusinessWorld Online

Grand Slam champion-slayer

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM

Palace commends Alex Eala on her Cinderella run in Miami: 'Napakalaking tagumpay ng isang Pilipino'

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM

Palace lauds rising tennis star Alex Eala for giving honor to PH

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM

The Daily Tribune

Palace congratulates Alex Eala, calls achievement a 'big win' for Phl

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM

No pressure, no problem: Eala’s calm courage ahead of Pegula clash

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM

Manila Bulletin

Romualdez joins Pinoys cheering for tennis phenom Eala

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM

Philippine News Agency

Malacañang rejoices over Alex Eala’s feat

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM

Manila Bulletin

Palace calls Alex Eala's historic run in Miami Open as one of PH's biggest wins

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM

Alex Eala advancing to the Miami Open semis has Rafa Nadal, Hidilyn Diaz, and more celebs rejoicing

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 11:24 AM

Eala's stunning Miami Open run shakes the tennis world

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM

Alex Eala dedicates historic Miami Open feat to Philippines

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM

With no shortage of self-belief, Alex Eala extends historic run in Miami Open

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 6:48 AM

Alex Eala upsets Iga Swiatek at Miami Open

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 4:11 AM

Philippine News Agency

Eala brings down Swiatek for spot in Miami Open semis

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 4:10 AM

‘On cloud nine’: Alex Eala shocks 5-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek in Miami Open

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 3:56 AM

Alex Eala 'on cloud nine' after upset win vs Iga Swiatek in Miami Open

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 3:47 AM

Eala stuns Swiatek to enter Miami Open semis

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 3:30 AM

Manila Bulletin

Alex Eala stuns world No. 2 Iga Swiatek, advances to Miami Open semis

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 3:07 AM

Alex Eala stuns Iga Swiatek, advances to Miami Open semis

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 2:52 AM

Tennis: Alex Eala stuns Swiatek, advances to Miami Open semis

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 2:50 AM

The Daily Tribune

Win or lose, Eala already victorious

Thu, March 27, 2025 at 1:36 AM

Alex Eala at the 2025 Miami Open

Wed, March 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Manila Bulletin

Alex Eala ready for her biggest battle to date

Wed, March 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM