19-year-old Alex Eala reaches No. 75 ranking after Miami Open run

Filipino tennis player Alex Eala, 19, captured national attention during her semifinals match at the Miami Open on Friday, March 28.

Eala's performance against top-ranked players like Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys, Iga Swiatek, and Katie Volynets garnered significant interest from Filipinos who were following updates closely on social media.

Local TV networks streamed the match live with over 100,000 viewers tuning in simultaneously, marking a rare moment of national unity around tennis.

Despite losing to world No. 4 Jessica Pegula, Eala's achievements have inspired pride and admiration among Filipinos who are now showing increased interest in the sport.

Ranked No. 75 in the world after her impressive run at the Miami Open, Alex is taking some time off to rest and enjoy a trip to Universal Studios Florida.

In a recent social media post, Eala expressed gratitude for the support she received during her run in Miami and stated that this year's experience has left her speechless with pride and gratitude, marking the beginning of her journey to achieve greater things.