Alex Eala reaches career-high World No. 51 ranking

Updated Wed, October 29, 2025 at 7:39 PM Published Mon, October 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM

Filipino tennis player Alex Eala achieved a new career-high ranking of World No. 51.

She advanced to the Round of 16 in the Hong Kong Open after her opponent, Great Britain's Katie Boulter (World No. 79), retired due to injury.

Eala won the first set 6-4, and was leading 2-1 in the second set when Boulter retired.

Eala stated that the end of the season is a tough time physically and mentally for players and wished Boulter a speedy recovery.

She will face No. 21 ranked Victoria Mboko of Canada in the next round.

Eala described her return to the Hong Kong tournament as a 'full-circle moment,' reminiscing about playing there as a 12-year-old.

She credited her aggressive mindset and solid starts for her performance, and felt energized by the Filipino-dominated crowd.

This tournament marks the end of Eala's significant 2025 season, which included breaking into the top 100, defeating Grand Slam champions, and winning her first WTA 125 title.

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