Alex Eala makes history, enters Miami Open semis

Updated Tue, April 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM Published Fri, March 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM

Filipina tennis player Alex Eala made history by reaching the semifinals of the WTA 1000 Miami Open.

The 19-year-old wildcard defeated World No. 25 Jelena Ostapenko, No. 5 Madison Keys, and World No. 2 Iga Swiatek en route to the semifinals.

She ultimately fell to World No. 4 Jessica Pegula in three tightly-contested sets.

Her remarkable performance is projected to propel her into the WTA's top 100 for the first time, reaching a career-high ranking of no. 75.

This new ranking guarantees her direct entry into the main draws of all major tournaments, including the French Open, Wimbledon, Australian Open, and US Open.

Senator Joel Villanueva filed Senate Resolution No. 1330 to congratulate and commend Eala for her historic achievement.

Eala's coach, Joan Bosch, expressed pride in her campaign, highlighting her elevated play and smart execution of various shots.

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