{{Short description|Filipino tennis player (born 2005)}} {{Philippine name|Maniego|Eala}} {{Use Philippine English|date=December 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox tennis biography |name = Alexandra Eala |image = Ealas and Patrick Gregorio (cropped Alexandra Eala).jpg |image_upright = .8 |caption = Eala at the [[2025 SEA Games]] |fullname = Alexandra Maniego Eala |country = {{PHI}} |residence = [[Metro Manila]], Philippines<br>[[Mallorca]], Spain |birth_date = {{birth date and age|2005|5|23}} |birth_place = [[Quezon City]], Philippines |height = {{height|m=1.75}} |turnedpro = March 2020 |plays = Left-handed (two-handed backhand) |coach = Joan Bosch<br> Alexandro Viaene<br>Lluc Bauza (Fitness Coach) |careerprizemoney = US 1,997,574 |singlesrecord = {{tennis record|won=212|lost=130}} |singlestitles = 0 |highestsinglesranking = No. 29 (March 16, 2026) |currentsinglesranking = No. 37 (May 25, 2026) |doublesrecord = {{tennis record|won=48|lost=46}} |doublestitles = 0 |highestdoublesranking = No. 88 (May 4, 2026) |currentdoublesranking = No. 116 (May 25, 2026) |updated = May 25, 2026 |AustralianOpenresult = 1R ([[2026 Australian Open – Women's singles|2026]]) |FrenchOpenresult = 1R ([[2025 French Open – Women's singles|2025]], [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|2026]]) |Wimbledonresult = 1R ([[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|2025]]) |USOpenresult = 2R ([[2025 US Open – Women's singles|2025]]) |AustralianOpenDoublesresult = 1R ([[2026 Australian Open – Women's doubles|2026]]) |FrenchOpenDoublesresult = 2R ([[2025 French Open – Women's doubles|2025]]) |WimbledonDoublesresult = 1R ([[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's doubles|2025]]) | medaltemplates-expand = | medaltemplates = {{MedalCountry |the {{PHI}}}} {{Medal|Sport|[[Tennis at the SEA Games|SEA Games]]}} {{MedalGold | 2025 Thailand | Singles }} {{MedalBronze | 2025 Thailand | Team }} {{MedalBronze | 2025 Thailand | Mixed doubles }} {{MedalBronze | 2021 Vietnam | Singles }} {{MedalBronze | 2021 Vietnam | Mixed doubles }} {{MedalBronze | 2021 Vietnam | Team }} {{Medal|Sport|[[Tennis at the Asian Games|Asian Games]]}} {{MedalBronze | 2022 Hangzhou | Singles }} {{MedalBronze|2022 Hangzhou|Mixed doubles}} }}
'''Alexandra Maniego Eala'''{{Efn|{{IPAc-en|lang|iː|'|ɑː|l|ɑː|,_|eɪ|-|,_|-|l|ə}}; {{IPA|fil|ɛˈjalɐ}}}} (born May 23, 2005) is a Filipino professional [[tennis]] player. She achieved a career-high [[Women's Tennis Association|WTA]] singles ranking of world No. 29 on March 16, 2026, making her the highest-ranked Filipino in [[WTA Tour]] history. Eala is the first Filipino to break into the WTA top 30, have multiple wins over top-10 players and [[Grand Slam (tennis)#Tournaments|major]] champions, and reach a tour-level final in the [[History of tennis|Open Era]].
Eala reached an [[ITF junior circuit|ITF]] junior combined ranking of world No. 2 on October 6, 2020, and became the first Filipino to win a major junior title by claiming the [[2022 US Open – Girls' singles|girls' singles]] title at the [[2022 US Open (tennis)|2022 US Open]]. {{TOC limit|2}}
==Early life and background== Alexandra Maniego Eala was born on May 23, 2005 in [[Quezon City]], Philippines, to Michael Eala, a business executive,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jara-Puyod |first1=Mariecar |title=‘Eala’s grit, humility and passion have captured every Filipino’s heart,' says Philippine Ambassador Alfonso Ver |url=https://www.gulftoday.ae/sport/2026/02/20/ealas-grit-humility-and-passion-have-captured-every-filipinos-heart-says-philippine-ambassador-alfonso-ver |website=Gulf Today |publisher=Gulf Today |access-date=26 March 2026}}</ref> and [[Rizza Maniego-Eala|Rosemarie Maniego-Eala]], [[Globe Telecom]] chief financial officer until 2024 and a former national swimmer and bronze medalist in the [[Aquatics at the 1985 Southeast Asian Games|100-meter backstroke]] at the [[1985 SEA Games]]. Her paternal uncles are former [[Philippine Sports Commission]] chairperson and [[Philippine Basketball Association]] commissioner [[Noli Eala]]<ref name="Philstar">{{cite news |last1=Acebuche |first1=Yoniel |title=Alex Eala: What to know about the tennis phenom making history on the court |url=https://www.philstarlife.com/celebrity/828326-what-to-know-alex-eala |access-date=August 28, 2025 |work=[[The Philippine Star]] |date=March 28, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250828061821/https://www.philstarlife.com/celebrity/828326-what-to-know-alex-eala |archive-date=August 28, 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Cordero |first=Abac |date=August 30, 2022 |title=Noli Eala named new Philippine Sports Commission chairman |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2022/08/30/2206206/noli-eala-named-new-philippine-sports-commission-chairman |access-date=November 5, 2025 |work=[[The Philippine Star]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250323112117/https://www.philstar.com/sports/2022/08/30/2206206/noli-eala-named-new-philippine-sports-commission-chairman |archive-date=March 23, 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> and fashion designer Rhett Eala.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tunac |first1=Hermes Joy |title=Alex Eala reveals uncle Rhett Eala designed the elegant Filipiniana she wore at Laureus Awards 2026 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/shoppingandfashion/985027/alex-eala-reveals-uncle-rhett-eala-designed-the-elegant-filipiniana-she-wore-at-laureus-awar/story/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260423071217/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/shoppingandfashion/985027/alex-eala-reveals-uncle-rhett-eala-designed-the-elegant-filipiniana-she-wore-at-laureus-awar/story/ |url-status=live |archive-date=April 23, 2026 |access-date=April 23, 2026 |work=[[GMA News]] |date=April 23, 2026}}</ref> Her older brother, Michael Francis "Miko" Eala, played tennis for the [[Pennsylvania State University]] [[Penn State Nittany Lions|Nittany Lions]] from 2020 to 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |author1=Castillejo, Dyan |author-link=Dyan Castillejo |date=May 6, 2024 |title=Filipino athletes graduate as part of Penn State's class of 2024 |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/5/6/filipino-athletes-graduate-as-part-of-penn-state-s-class-of-2024-1839 |access-date=November 5, 2025 |work=[[ABS-CBN News]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250323105112/https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/5/6/filipino-athletes-graduate-as-part-of-penn-state-s-class-of-2024-1839 |archive-date=March 23, 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="PEP2">{{Cite news |last1=Bravo |first1=Frances Karmel S. |date=March 27, 2025 |title=Who is Alex Eala, Pinoy tennis player at 2025 Miami Open? |url=https://www.pep.ph/peptionary/186040/alex-eala-a5128-20250327 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250428042146/https://www.pep.ph/peptionary/186040/alex-eala-a5128-20250327 |archive-date=April 28, 2025 |access-date=August 27, 2025 |website=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal]]}}</ref>
Eala began playing tennis at age four,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hilotin |first1=Jay |title=Alex Eala: Rapid rise in tennis rankings, what's next? |url=https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/alex-eala-rapid-rise-in-tennis-rankings-whats-next-1.500248201 |access-date=January 13, 2026 |work=[[Gulf News]] |date=August 28, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251106110651/https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/alex-eala-rapid-rise-in-tennis-rankings-whats-next-1.500248201 |archive-date=November 6, 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> introduced to the sport by her maternal grandfather, Roberto Maniego, who was also her first coach.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 30, 2022 |title=The rise of Alexandra Eala making headlines in the Philippines and beyond |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2921343/alexandra-eala |access-date=January 12, 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Payo |first=Jasmine |date=August 31, 2025 |title=Alex Eala and the guts to be first |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/alex-eala-guts-first-philippine-tennis/ |work=[[Rappler]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250901153539/https://www.rappler.com/sports/alex-eala-guts-first-philippine-tennis/ |archive-date=September 1, 2025 |access-date=September 1, 2025 }}</ref>
She attended the Immaculate Conception Academy in [[San Juan, Metro Manila|San Juan]] and [[Colegio San Agustin – Makati|Colegio San Agustin]] in [[Makati]] before joining the [[Rafa Nadal Academy]] in [[Manacor]], Spain. She graduated from the academy in 2023.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mina |first1=Rosy |title=How Alex Eala became a world-class tennis champion |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/10/22/22/what-it-took-for-alex-eala-to-become-a-tennis-world-champ |access-date=March 30, 2025 |work=[[ABS-CBN News]] |date=October 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250330025238/https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/10/22/22/what-it-took-for-alex-eala-to-become-a-tennis-world-champ |archive-date=March 30, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2025 |title=Alex Eala Biography: Acing Her Path to the Tennis Court |url=https://www.globe.com.ph/blog/alex-eala-journey-to-pro |access-date=January 12, 2026 |website=[[Globe Telecom|Globe]] |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260227163149/https://www.globe.com.ph/blog/alex-eala-journey-to-pro |archive-date=February 27, 2026 |url-status=live}}</ref>
== Junior career == By the age of six, Eala was already competing in tournaments.<ref name="EalaTimeline">{{Cite news |last= |date=January 31, 2021 |title=A running timeline of Alex Eala’s promising career |url=https://www.spin.ph/life/guide/who-is-alex-eala-a-timeline-of-her-career-a1374-20210131-lfrm |access-date=May 31, 2026 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> At eight, she won the U8{{efn|U''x'' means “Under x” and designates the age category for junior competitions. For example, U8 refers to participants eight years old or younger, while U11 refers to those eleven years old or younger.}} division at the 2013 Little Mo International Tennis Grand Slam Championship in [[Palm Beach Gardens, Florida|Palm Beach Gardens]], United States.<ref name="EalaTimeline" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 12, 2014 |title=Eala siblings sizzle in Little Mo tennis |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/139387/eala-siblings-sizzle-in-little-mo-tennis |access-date=May 31, 2026 |website=Inquirer.net |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2015, she captured the Dubrovnik Dub Bowl Championship in [[Dubrovnik]], Croatia, for the U11 division.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Dubrovnik Dub Bowl 2015 Recap |url=https://tenisdubrovnik.com/others/dubrovnik-dub-bowl-2015-recap/ |access-date=May 31, 2026 |website=Dubrovnik Tennis Center |language=en}}</ref> By 2017, she had risen to the top of the [[Asian Tennis Federation]] rankings and, alongside [[Priska Madelyn Nugroho]], was named Doubles Player of the Year by [[Tennis Europe]].<ref name="EalaTimeline" /> In 2018, she made history at [[Les Petits As]] in France, becoming the first wild card champion in the tournament’s history, a victory that earned her a wild card entry to the [[2018 French Open – Girls' singles|French Open]].<ref name="EalaTimeline" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 28, 2018 |title=Lilov & Eala win at Les Petits As |url=https://www.tenniseurope.org/news/117748/Lilov-Eala-win-at-Les-Petits-As |access-date=May 31, 2026 |website=Tennis Europe}}</ref>
In 2019, she helped the Philippines qualify for the [[ITF World Junior Tennis Finals]] after 26 years. Later that year, she debuted at the [[2019 US Open – Girls' singles|US Open]], becoming the first Filipino to qualify for a Grand Slam junior main draw since 1991.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Reyes |first=Marc Anthony |date=September 1, 2019 |title=Filipina Alex Eala makes US Open juniors debut vs tough Aussie |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/363922/filipina-alex-eala-makes-us-open-juniors-debut-vs-tough-aussie |access-date=May 31, 2026 |language=en-US}}</ref> She capped the year with a doubles crown at the [[Orange Bowl (tennis)|Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships]] in [[Plantation, Florida|Plantation]], U.S., partnering with [[Evialina Laskevich]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Reyes |first=Kate |date=December 17, 2019 |title=Better chemistry sparked teen tennis star Alex Eala's win at Orange Bowl Doubles |url=https://www.spin.ph/life/guide/alex-eala-caps-off-2019-with-orange-bowl-doubles-title-a2442-20191217 |access-date=May 31, 2026 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>
Eala's breakthrough came in 2020, when she cracked the [[ITF junior circuit|ITF World Juniors]] Top 10, reaching #9 in the rankings. At the Australian Open, she reached the third round in [[2020 Australian Open – Girls' singles|singles]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Go |first=Beatrice Lauren |date=January 31, 2020 |title=Alex Eala wins first juniors Grand Slam title in 2020 Australian Open |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/250682-australian-open-junior-doubles-finals-game-results-alex-eala-priska-nugroho-january-31-2020/ |access-date=May 31, 2026 |website=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref> and won her first Grand Slam title in [[2020 Australian Open – Girls' doubles|doubles]] with Nugroho.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Matel |first=Philip |date=January 31, 2020 |title=Alex Eala, Priska Nugroho sweep foes to win Australian Open crown |url=https://www.espn.ph/story/_/id/28604688/eala-nugroho-capture-australian-open-girls-doubles-title |access-date=May 31, 2026 |website=ESPN}}</ref> Later that year, she advanced to the semifinals of the [[2020 French Open – Girls' singles|French Open]], climbing to world juniors rank #2—the highest achievement by a Filipino since [[Felix Barrientos]] in 1985.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Go |first=Beatrice |date=October 12, 2020 |title=Alex Eala clinches juniors world No. 2 after French Open romp |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/alex-eala-ranking-itf-world-juniors-2020/ |access-date=May 31, 2026 |website=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2021, Eala continued her rise, winning her second junior Grand Slam doubles title at the [[2021 French Open – Girls' doubles|French Open]] with [[Oksana Selekhmeteva]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Go |first=Beatrice |date=June 12, 2021 |title=Alex Eala, Selekhmeteva crowned 2021 French Open girls doubles champions |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/alex-eala-oksana-selekhmeteva-2021-french-open-juniors-girls-doubles-champions/ |access-date=May 31, 2026 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref> She followed with a singles-doubles sweep at the 61st Trofeo Bonfiglio in Milan, partnering with Madison Sieg.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mina |first=Rosy |date=July 18, 2021 |title=Alex Eala achieves singles-doubles title sweep in Milan juniors tilt |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/07/18/21/tennis-alex-eala-achieves-singles-doubles-title-sweep-in-milan-juniors-tilt |access-date=May 31, 2026 |work=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> At [[2021 Wimbledon Championships – Girls' singles|Wimbledon]], she reached the second round.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Go |first=Beatrice |date=July 8, 2021 |title=Alex Eala absorbs shock exit in Wimbledon girls singles |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/alex-eala-wimbledon-results-singles-july-8-2021/ |access-date=May 31, 2026 |website=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref> She then progressed to the quarterfinals of the [[2021 US Open – Girls' singles|US Open]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Go |first=Beatrice |date=September 10, 2021 |title=Alex Eala exits 2021 US Open girls singles |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/match-results-us-open-alex-eala-sebastiana-scilipoti-september-9-2021/ |access-date=May 31, 2026 |website=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2022, she made history by winning her first junior Grand Slam singles crown at the [[2022 US Open – Girls' singles|US Open]], defeating [[Lucie Havlíčková]] in the final.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dioquino |first=Delphin |date=September 11, 2022 |title=History for PH as Alex Eala captures US Open girls' singles crown |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/final-results-alex-eala-lucie-havlickova-us-open-september-10-2022/ |access-date=May 31, 2026 |website=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Professional career==
===2020–2024: Five ITF Circuit championships=== [[File:Alex Eala 2024 US Open 2b.jpg|thumb|upright=.7|Eala training ahead of the [[2024 US Open (tennis)|2024 US Open]]]] Eala began her professional career in March 2020, making her debut on the [[ITF Women's World Tennis Tour]] at the W15 Monastir series in Tunisia, where she won her first professional match.<ref name="Rappler2020">{{cite news |last=Go |first=Beatrice |date=March 5, 2020 |title=Alex Eala advances to 2nd round of Tunisia pro tournament |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/253498-alex-eala-advances-2nd-round-tunisia-pro-tournament/ |work=Rappler |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805140546/https://www.rappler.com/sports/253498-alex-eala-advances-2nd-round-tunisia-pro-tournament/ |archive-date=August 5, 2022 |access-date=August 31, 2025}}</ref>
In January 2021, she captured her maiden ITF title at the W15 Manacor event in Spain, becoming the youngest and lowest-seeded junior reserve to do so.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 5, 2021 |title=Eala, 15, earns praise from Nadal after winning first ITF pro title |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/news-and-media/articles/eala-15-earns-praise-from-nadal-after-winning-first-itf-pro-title/ |access-date=January 12, 2026 |website=ITF tennis}}</ref> The victory earned her entry into the [[WTA rankings]], where she initially broke into the top 1000.<ref>{{cite news |last=Go |first=Beatrice |date=February 1, 2021 |title=Alex Eala jumps 248 places in WTA rankings |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/alex-eala-wta-rankings-february-2021/ |work=Rappler |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250504220640/https://www.rappler.com/sports/alex-eala-wta-rankings-february-2021/ |archive-date=May 4, 2025 |access-date=August 29, 2025}}</ref> Later that year, she reached her first ITF doubles final at the W25 Platja d'Aro in Spain with partner [[Oksana Selekhmeteva]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Reyes |first=Marc Anthony |date=May 22, 2021 |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/423856/alex-eala-partner-finish-second-place-at-w25-spain|title=Alex Eala, partner finish second place at W25 Spain |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250122172356/https://sports.inquirer.net/423856/alex-eala-partner-finish-second-place-at-w25-spain |archive-date=January 22, 2025 |access-date=May 28, 2021}}</ref> and made her [[WTA Tour]] debut at the [[2021 Winners Open – Singles|Winners Open]] in Romania, where she became the first Filipino to win a tour-level match.<ref>{{cite news |last=Morales |first=Luisa |date=August 4, 2021 |title=Eala bucks slow start to win debut in $250k Romania tiff |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2021/08/04/2117533/eala-bucks-slow-start-win-debut-250k-romania-tiff |newspaper=The Philippine Star |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210804010507/https://www.philstar.com/sports/2021/08/04/2117533/eala-bucks-slow-start-win-debut-250k-romania-tiff |archive-date=August 4, 2021 |access-date=August 31, 2025}}</ref>
Eala continued to gain exposure in 2022, receiving a wildcard into the [[2022 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]] main draw, though she exited in the opening round.<ref>{{cite news|last=Dioquinio |first=Delphin |date=March 24, 2022 |title=Alex Eala suffers 1st-round exit in Miami Open |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/results-alex-eala-madison-brengle-miami-open-march-23-2022/ |work=Rappler |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240414224723/https://www.rappler.com/sports/results-alex-eala-madison-brengle-miami-open-march-23-2022/ |archive-date=April 14, 2024 |access-date=August 31, 2025}}</ref> That year, she also secured her second ITF singles crown at the W25 Chiang Rai in Thailand.<ref name="it">{{cite web |title=Eala ITF titles |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/alexandra-eala/800511432/phi/wt/s/titles/#pprofile-info-tabs |website=ITF tennis |access-date=October 5, 2025}}</ref>
In 2023, she entered Grand Slam competition for the first time, appearing in the [[2023 Australian Open – Women's singles qualifying|Australian Open]] qualifiers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carandang |first=Justin Kenneth |date=January 9, 2023 |title=Alex Eala suffers early exit in Australian Open qualifiers debut |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/othersports/856779/alex-eala-suffers-early-exit-in-australian-open-qualifiers-debut/story/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119021751/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/othersports/856779/alex-eala-suffers-early-exit-in-australian-open-qualifiers-debut/story/ |archive-date=January 19, 2023 |access-date=January 14, 2023 |website=GMA News}}</ref> Despite early-round exits at the [[2023 Thailand Open – Singles|Thailand Open]], [[2023 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], and [[2023 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|Madrid Open]],<ref>{{cite news |date=January 31, 2023 |last=Javier |first=Nikole |title=Alex Eala crashes out of Thailand Open |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/01/31/alex-eala-crashes-out-of-thailand-open/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131093722/https://mb.com.ph/2023/01/31/alex-eala-crashes-out-of-thailand-open/ |archive-date=January 31, 2023 |access-date=September 15, 2025 |work=Manila Bulletin }}</ref> she achieved a breakthrough in the rankings, reaching a career-high of No. 191 in September.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Satumbaga-Villar |first=Kristel |date=September 20, 2023 |title=Eala improves to career-high No. 191 in WTA rankings |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/9/20/eala-improves-to-career-high-no-191-in-wta-rankings |access-date=September 15, 2025 |website=Manila Bulletin}}</ref> Her rise was supported by strong performances on the ITF circuit, including titles at the W25 Yecla in Spain and the W25 Roehampton in the United Kingdom.<ref name="it"/>
The 2024 season marked further progress, highlighted by her victory at the W100 [[2024 Open Araba en Femenino – Singles|Open Araba en Femenino]] in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain—her biggest ITF singles title to date.<ref name="it"/> She also collected three ITF doubles trophies, partnering with [[Darja Semeņistaja]] to win the W50 Pune in India, and with [[Estelle Cascino]] to claim the W75 [[2024 Open de Seine-et-Marne – Doubles|Open de Seine-et-Marne]] in France and the W100 [[2024 Open Araba en Femenino – Doubles|Open Araba en Femenino]] in Spain.<ref name="dt">{{cite web |title=Eala ITF doubles titles |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/alexandra-eala/800511432/phi/wt/d/titles/ |website=ITF tennis |access-date=October 5, 2025}}</ref> On the WTA Tour, Eala reached the quarterfinals of the [[2024 Veneto Open – Singles|Veneto Open]], her best result of the year,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Payo |first=Jasmine |date=June 22, 2024 |title=Alex Eala exits after Errani old-school vendetta in Veneto Open quarters |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/tennis-game-results-alex-eala-sara-errani-wta-veneto-open-quarterfinal-june-21-2024/ |url-status=live |access-date=October 7, 2025 |work=Rappler |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240724022112/https://www.rappler.com/sports/tennis-game-results-alex-eala-sara-errani-wta-veneto-open-quarterfinal-june-21-2024/ |archive-date=July 24, 2024}}</ref> and advanced to the semifinals of the [[2024 Canberra Tennis International – Women's doubles|WTA 125 Canberra Tennis International]] doubles event with [[Laura Pigossi]].<ref>{{cite web |date=January 4, 2024 |title=Eala, partner advance to semis in Workday Canberra doubles tilt |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2024/01/04/2323445/eala-partner-advance-semis-workday-canberra-doubles-tilt |access-date=August 30, 2025|website=The Philippine Star |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119124026/https://www.philstar.com/sports/2024/01/04/2323445/eala-partner-advance-semis-workday-canberra-doubles-tilt |archive-date=January 19, 2024}}</ref>
However, she was unable to progress beyond the qualifying rounds at all four Grand Slam tournaments—the [[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles qualifying|Australian Open]],<ref>{{cite news |last1=Micaller |first1=Bea |title=Alex Eala falters vs. Swedish bet, exits Australian Open qualifying |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/othersports/893544/alex-eala-falters-vs-swedish-bet-exits-australian-open-qualifying/story/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114095913/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/othersports/893544/alex-eala-falters-vs-swedish-bet-exits-australian-open-qualifying/story/ |url-status=live |archive-date=January 14, 2024 |access-date=August 31, 2025 |work=GMA News |date=January 9, 2024}}</ref> [[2024 French Open – Women's singles qualifying|French Open]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Villanueva |first=Ralph Edwin |date=May 23, 2024 |title=Eala loses steam vs Argentine foe, falls short of French Open main draw |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2024/05/23/2357387/eala-loses-steam-vs-argentine-foe-falls-short-french-open-main-draw |access-date=November 12, 2024 |website=The Philippine Star |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250831183329/https://www.philstar.com/sports/2024/05/23/2357387/eala-loses-steam-vs-argentine-foe-falls-short-french-open-main-draw |archive-date=August 31, 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[2024 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles qualifying|Wimbledon]],<ref>{{cite news |last=Villanueva |first=Ralph Edwin |title=Eala loses to New Zealander to miss out on Wimbledon |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2024/06/27/2366223/eala-loses-new-zealander-miss-out-wimbledon |access-date=November 12, 2024 |work=The Philippine Star |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250831183605/https://www.philstar.com/sports/2024/06/27/2366223/eala-loses-new-zealander-miss-out-wimbledon |archive-date=August 31, 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> and [[2024 US Open – Women's singles qualifying|US Open]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Alex Eala bows out of US Open qualifiers |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/8/22/alex-eala-bows-out-of-us-open-qualifiers-627 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250831063019/https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/8/22/alex-eala-bows-out-of-us-open-qualifiers-627 |url-status=live |archive-date=August 31, 2025 |website=ABS-CBN News |date=August 22, 2024 |access-date=August 26, 2025}}</ref> Her 2024 campaign included appearances across the WTA Tour: [[2024 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami]], [[2024 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|Madrid]], [[2024 Abu Dhabi Open – Singles|Abu Dhabi]], [[2024 Guadalajara Open Akron – Singles|Guadalajara]], and [[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|Wuhan]], as well as several 250 (Nottingham, Ningbo, Guangzhou, Jiangxi) and 125-level (Canberra Tennis International, Oeiras Ladies Open, Makarska Open, Polish Open, Guadalajara 125) competitions.<ref name="WTA-AE">{{cite web |title=WTA official Alexandra Eala matches |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/330332/alexandra-eala/matches |access-date=October 5, 2025 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
By the end of 2024, Eala had accumulated a total of five ITF singles titles and three ITF doubles titles.<ref name="it"/><ref name="dt"/>
===2025: Major debut, WTA 1000 semifinal, top 50 === Eala began 2025 by reaching the semifinals of the WTA 125 [[2025 Canberra Tennis International – Women's singles|Canberra International]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Villanueva |first=Ralph Edwin |title=Eala falls short vs Chinese foe in WTA Canberra International semis |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2025/01/03/2411597/eala-falls-short-vs-chinese-foe-wta-canberra-international-semis |date=January 3, 2025 |access-date=November 29, 2025 |newspaper=[[The Philippine Star]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250106132648/https://www.philstar.com/sports/2025/01/03/2411597/eala-falls-short-vs-chinese-foe-wta-canberra-international-semis |archive-date=January 6, 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> Ranked No. 140, Eala was awarded a wildcard for the [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], where she defeated [[Jeļena Ostapenko]], [[Madison Keys]], and [[Iga Świątek]] before losing to [[Jessica Pegula]] in the semifinals.<ref>{{cite news |last=Futterman |first=Matthew |date=March 28, 2025 |title= Alexandra Eala's wild run in Miami comes to an end in semifinals loss to Jessica Pegula |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6237760/2025/03/28/alexandra-eala-miami-open-semifinals/ |work=[[The New York Times]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250726113931/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6237760/2025/03/28/alexandra-eala-miami-open-semifinals/ |archive-date=July 26, 2025 |access-date=September 1, 2025 |url-access=subscription}}</ref> Following these results, Eala became the first Filipino to reach a WTA 1000 event semifinal, the first Filipino woman to defeat a [[Grand Slam (tennis)|major]] champion at a tour-level event in the [[Open Era]], and the first wildcard in history to defeat three major champions in straight sets at a single WTA event.<ref name="Miami Open">{{cite magazine |last=Berkok |first=John |date=March 29, 2025 |title=Alexandra Eala's breakthrough run to the Miami Open semifinals: 10 of the best stats and records |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/filipina-teenager-alexandra-eala-miami-breakthrough-best-stats-records |magazine=[[Tennis (magazine)|Tennis]] |access-date=September 1, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250518141838/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/filipina-teenager-alexandra-eala-miami-breakthrough-best-stats-records |archive-date=May 18, 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> On March 31, 2025, she entered the WTA's top 100 as the first Filipino to achieve the feat, ranking at No. 75.<ref>{{cite news |last=Isaga |first=JR |date=March 31, 2025 |title=Her-story official: Alex Eala 65-spot ranking rise marks biggest leap in WTA top 10 |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/alex-eala-spot-wta-ranking-march-31-2025/ |work=[[Rappler]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250411204041/https://www.rappler.com/sports/alex-eala-spot-wta-ranking-march-31-2025/ |archive-date=April 11, 2025 |access-date=September 1, 2025}}</ref>
Eala reached the [[2025 Italian Open – Women's doubles|Italian Open doubles]] quarterfinals partnering with [[Coco Gauff]], losing to [[Jasmine Paolini]] and [[Sara Errani]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Clarito|first=Ariel Ian|title=Alex Eala, Coco Gauff fall short of Italian Open doubles semis|url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/tennis-results-alex-eala-coco-gauff-doubles-italian-open-may-14-2025/|date=May 15, 2025|work=[[Rappler]]|access-date=May 17, 2025|archive-date=May 14, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250514214826/https://www.rappler.com/sports/tennis-results-alex-eala-coco-gauff-doubles-italian-open-may-14-2025/|url-status=live}}</ref> She made her [[2025 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]] debut, losing to [[Emiliana Arango]] in the first round,<ref>{{cite news |last=Busch |first=Sven |title=Alexandra Eala suffers shock exit on historic French Open debut |url=https://www.olympics.com/en/news/alexandra-eala-suffers-shock-exit-on-historic-french-open-debut |work=[[Olympic Games|Olympics]] |date=May 25, 2025 |access-date=June 9, 2025 |archive-date=June 9, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250609044025/https://www.olympics.com/en/news/alexandra-eala-suffers-shock-exit-on-historic-french-open-debut |url-status=live}}</ref> but made it to the second round in [[2025 French Open – Women's doubles|doubles]] with [[Renata Zarazúa]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Clarito|first=Ariel Ian|title=Alex Eala, Mexican partner fall in French Open doubles 2nd round|url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/tennis-results-alex-eala-renata-zarazua-french-open-doubles-may-30-2025/|work=[[Rappler]]|date=May 31, 2025|access-date=June 9, 2025|archive-date=June 2, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250602122747/https://www.rappler.com/sports/tennis-results-alex-eala-renata-zarazua-french-open-doubles-may-30-2025/|url-status=live}}</ref> Eala then advanced to the quarterfinals of the [[2025 Ilkley Open – Women's singles|Ilkley Open]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Clarito|first=Ariel Ian|title=Alex Eala falls to defending champion in the Ilkley Open quarters|url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/tennis-results-alex-eala-rebecca-marino-ilkley-open-june-13-2025/|date=June 13, 2025|access-date=June 18, 2025|archive-date=June 14, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250614160343/https://www.rappler.com/sports/tennis-results-alex-eala-rebecca-marino-ilkley-open-june-13-2025/|url-status=live}}</ref> At the [[2025 Eastbourne Open – Women's singles|Eastbourne Open]], she lost to [[Maya Joint]] in her first WTA 250 tour final.<ref>{{cite news |last=Clarito |first=Ariel Ian |title=Alex Eala comes inches short in heartbreaking final as Maya Joint rules Eastbourne Open |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/tennis-match-results-alex-eala-maya-joint-wta-eastbourne-open-final-june-28-2025/ |date=June 28, 2025 |access-date=June 28, 2025 |work=[[Rappler]]}}</ref> Eala's debut at Wimbledon resulted in two first-round losses: in [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|singles]] to [[Barbora Krejcikova]], and in [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's doubles|doubles]] with [[Eva Lys]] to [[Ingrid Martins]] and [[Quinn Gleason]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Fendrich |first=Howard |title=Wimbledon: Defending champ Barbora Krejcikova comes back to beat Alexandra Eala of the Philippines |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/wimbledon-defending-champ-barbora-krejcikova-back-beat-alexandra-123377291 |date=July 1, 2025 |work=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]] |archive-date=July 1, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250701190251/https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/wimbledon-defending-champ-barbora-krejcikova-back-beat-alexandra-123377291 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Agcaoili |first=Lance |title=Alex Eala, partner Eva Lys crash out of Wimbledon doubles |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/630268/alex-eala-partner-eva-lys-crash-out-of-wimbledon-doubles |date=July 3, 2025 |access-date=August 21, 2025 |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250704113410/https://sports.inquirer.net/630268/alex-eala-partner-eva-lys-crash-out-of-wimbledon-doubles |archive-date=July 4, 2025 |language=en}}</ref>
During her [[2025 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]] debut, she defeated [[Clara Tauson]] in the first round, becoming the first Filipino player to achieve a match victory in a major tournament in the Open Era,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/46065849/alexandra-eala-upsets-clara-tauson-us-open-becoming-first-player-philippines-win-major-match |title=Eala upsets Tauson at US Open; 1st from Philippines to win major match |publisher=[[ESPN]] |date=August 24, 2025| url-status=live |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=August 25, 2025}}</ref> but was subsequently defeated by [[Cristina Bucșa]] in the second round.<ref>{{cite news |last=Agcaoili |first=Lance |title=Alex Eala exits US Open after second round loss to Cristina Bucsa |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/637346/alex-eala-exits-us-open-after-second-round-loss-to-cristina-bucsa |date=August 28, 2025 |access-date=August 28, 2025 |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |archive-url= |archive-date= |url-status=live}}</ref> Seeded second, she won her first WTA 125 title by defeating [[Panna Udvardy]] at the [[2025 Guadalajara 125 Open – Singles|Guadalajara 125 Open]] final, becoming the first Filipino to achieve this milestone.<ref>{{cite news |date=September 7, 2025 |title=Alex Eala wins first WTA singles title with comeback victory at Guadalajara 125 Open |url=https://onesports.ph/more-sports/article/35361/alex-eala-wins-first-wta-singles-title-with-comeback-victory-at-guadalajara-125-open |url-status=live |work=[[One Sports]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250907061736/https://www.onesports.ph/more-sports/article/35361/alex-eala-wins-first-wta-singles-title-with-comeback-victory-at-guadalajara-125-open |archive-date=September 7, 2025 |access-date=September 7, 2025 |language=en }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Agcaoili |first=Lance |date=September 7, 2025 |title=Alex Eala clinches first WTA title, rules Guadalajara 125 Open |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/638686/alex-eala-clinches-first-wta-title-rules-guadalajara-125-open |url-status=live |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250907061944/https://sports.inquirer.net/638686/alex-eala-clinches-first-wta-title-rules-guadalajara-125-open |archive-date=September 7, 2025 |access-date=September 7, 2025 |language=en}}</ref> Eala then lost to [[Janice Tjen]] during the quarterfinals of the [[2025 SP Open – Singles|SP Open]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Ballesteros |first=Jan |date=September 12, 2025 |title=Alex Eala ends hot streak in Brazil, drops to Janice Tjen in SP Open quarters |url=https://www.onesports.ph/more-sports/article/35527/alex-eala-ends-hot-streak-in-brazil-drops-to-janice-tjen-in-sp-open-qf |work=[[One Sports]] |url-status=live |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=September 12, 2025 }}</ref> She competed at the [[2025 Jingshan Tennis Open – Women's singles|Jingshan Open]], where eventual champion [[Lulu Sun]] defeated her during the semifinals.<ref>{{cite news |last=Dongiapon |first=Rob Andrew |date=September 27, 2025 |title=Stunner: Alex Eala falls to familiar foe Lulu Sun in Jingshan semifinal |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/tennis-match-results-alex-eala-lulu-sun-wta-125-jingshan-open-september-27-2025/ |work=[[Rappler]] |access-date=September 27, 2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250927173102/https://www.rappler.com/sports/tennis-match-results-alex-eala-lulu-sun-wta-125-jingshan-open-september-27-2025/ |archive-date=September 27, 2025 }}</ref> At the [[2025 Suzhou WTA 125 – Singles|Suzhou Open]], she reached the quarterfinals, where she lost to champion [[Viktorija Golubic]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dioquino |first=Delfin |date=October 3, 2025 |title= Alex Eala falls a point short of semis in heartbreaking Suzhou Open exit |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/tennis-results-alex-eala-viktorija-golubic-suzhou-open-china-october-3-2025/ |work=[[Rappler]] |access-date=October 8, 2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251008035356/https://www.rappler.com/sports/tennis-results-alex-eala-viktorija-golubic-suzhou-open-china-october-3-2025/ |archive-date=October 8, 2025 |language=en}}</ref> She later teamed up with [[Nadiia Kichenok]] to reach the doubles semifinals at the WTA 250 [[2025 Guangzhou Open – Doubles|Guangzhou Open]], falling to eventual champions [[Katarzyna Piter]] and Janice Tjen.<ref>{{Cite news |date=October 26, 2025 |title=Janice Tjen / Katarzyna Piter Wins Women's Doubles WTA 250 Guangzhou Open Tournament |url=https://voi.id/en/sports/527426 |access-date=October 26, 2025 |website=VOI |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Reyes |first=Kate |date=October 25, 2025 |title=Eala's Asian slump continues as she and partner get boot in Guangzhou |url=https://www.spin.ph/tennis/eala-s-asian-slump-continues-after-getting-boot-in-guangzhou-a6035-20251025 |access-date=October 25, 2025 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>
In 2025, Eala recorded early-round exits in singles at the following tournaments: [[2025 Mumbai Open – Singles|Mumbai Open]], [[2025 Oeiras Ladies Open – Singles|Oeiras Ladies Open]], [[2025 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|Madrid Open]], [[2025 Italian Open – Women's singles|Italian Open]], [[2025 Birmingham Open – Women's singles|Birmingham Open]], and [[2025 Nottingham Open – Women's singles|Nottingham Open]]. In the second half of the season, she also exited early at the [[2025 National Bank Open – Women's singles|Canadian Open]], [[2025 Wuhan Open – Singles|Wuhan Open]], [[2025 Japan Women's Open – Singles|Japan Open]], [[2025 Guangzhou Open – Singles|Guangzhou Open]], and [[2025 Hong Kong Tennis Open – Singles|Hong Kong Tennis Open]]. In doubles, she suffered first-round losses at the [[2025 Mumbai Open – Singles|Mumbai Open]], [[2024 Oeiras Ladies Open – Doubles|Oeiras Ladies Open]], [[2025 Birmingham Open – Women's doubles|Birmingham Open]], and [[2025 Hong Kong Tennis Open – Doubles|Hong Kong Tennis Open]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alexandra Eala 2025 WTA Matches |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/330332/alexandra-eala/matches?year=2025 |access-date=November 3, 2025 |website=[[Women's Tennis Association]]}}</ref>
Eala finished 2025 ranked No. 50 in singles and 160 in doubles.<ref>{{cite web |last=Morales |first=Luisa |date=November 3, 2025 |title=Alex Eala enters WTA Top 50 to culminate 2025 season |url=https://www.onesports.ph/more-sports/article/37635/alex-eala-enters-wta-top-50-to-culminate-2025-season |website=[[One Sports]] |access-date=November 3, 2025 |language=en}}</ref>
===2026=== Eala began her [[2026 WTA Tour|2026 season]] at the Auckland Open, reaching the semifinals in both the [[2026 ASB Classic – Women's singles|singles]] and [[2026 ASB Classic – Women's doubles|doubles]] events. In singles, she was defeated by [[Wang Xinyu]]; in doubles, she partnered with [[Iva Jovic]] and lost to [[Xu Yifan]] and [[Yang Zhaoxuan]].<ref name="AucklandSingles">{{cite news |last=Satumbaga-Villar |first=Krystel |date=January 10, 2026 |title=Alex Eala succumbs to Chinese rival in Auckland semis |url=https://mb.com.ph/2026/01/10/alex-eala-succumbs-to-chinese-rival-in-auckland-semis |work=The Manila Bulletin |access-date=January 10, 2026}}</ref><ref name="AucklandDoubles">{{cite news |last=Castillejo |first=Dyan |date=January 9, 2026 |title=Alex Eala, Iva Jovic exit ASB Classic doubles |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/1/9/tennis-alex-eala-iva-jovic-exit-asb-classic-doubles-1819 |work=ABS-CBN News |access-date=January 9, 2026}}</ref> She then made her Australian Open debut, exiting in the first round of both [[2026 Australian Open – Women's singles|singles]] against [[Alycia Parks]] and [[2026 Australian Open – Women's doubles|doubles]], partnering with [[Ingrid Martins]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Agcaoili |first=Lance |date=January 19, 2026 |title=Alex Eala exits Australian Open first round |work=Inquirer.net |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/659094/alex-eala-exits-australian-open-first-round-falls-to-alycia-parks}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Naredo |first=Camille B. |date=January 20, 2026 |title=Eala, Martins ousted in first round of Australian Open doubles |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/1/20/tennis-eala-martins-ousted-in-first-round-of-australian-open-doubles-1839 |work=ABS-CBN News |access-date=January 20, 2026}}</ref> Entering the inaugural WTA 125 [[2026 Philippine Women's Open – Singles|Philippine Women’s Open]] as a wildcard, she reached the quarterfinals before losing to eventual champion [[Camila Osorio]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Agcaoili |first=Lance |date=January 29, 2026 |title=Alex Eala exits WTA Philippine Open, bows to Camila Osorio |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/660715/alex-eala-exits-wta-philippine-open-bows-to-camila-osorio |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=January 29, 2026}}</ref>
Eala next competed in the [[Middle East tennis swing|Middle East swing]]. At the Abu Dhabi Open, she reached the [[2026 Abu Dhabi Open – Singles|singles]] quarterfinals, losing to [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], and advanced to the [[2026 Abu Dhabi Open – Doubles|doubles]] semifinals with [[Janice Tjen]] before falling to [[Tereza Mihalíková]] and [[Olivia Nicholls]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Gasgonia |first=Dennis |date=February 5, 2026 |title=Alex Eala bows out of Abu Dhabi quarterfinals in loss to Russia's Alexandrova |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/2026/2/5/alex-eala-bows-out-of-abu-dhabi-quarterfinals-in-loss-to-russia-s-alexandrova-2244 |work=ABS-CBN News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Villanueva |first=Ralph Edwin |date=February 6, 2026 |title=Eala, Tjen get boot in Abu Dhabi Open semis |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/02/06/2506287/eala-tjen-get-boot-abu-dhabi-open-semis |website=Philstar.com |access-date=February 6, 2026}}</ref> Her campaign at the [[2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|Qatar Open]] ended in the first round, and she later advanced to the quarterfinals of the [[2026 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|Dubai Championships]], where she was defeated by [[Coco Gauff]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Reyes |first=Kate |date=February 9, 2026 |title=Alex Eala exits Qatar Open after falling to Tereza Valentova |url=https://www.spin.ph/tennis/alex-eala-exits-qatar-open-after-falling-to-tereza-valentova-a5019-20260209 |access-date=February 9, 2026 |website=Spin.ph}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Ballesteros |first=Jan |date=February 19, 2026 |title=Alex Eala succumbs to world No. 4 Coco Gauff in Dubai quarterfinals |url=https://onesports.ph/more-sports/article/41325/alex-eala-succumbs-to-world-no-4-coco-gauff-in-dubai-quarterfinals-1 |website=onesports.ph |access-date=February 19, 2026}}</ref>
Eala then played the Indian Wells Open. She advanced to the fourth round of [[2026 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|singles]] before falling to [[Linda Nosková]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Naredo |first=Camille B. |date=March 11, 2026 |title=Alex Eala bows out of Indian Wells with loss to Linda Nosková |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/3/11/tennis-alex-eala-bows-out-of-indian-wells-with-loss-to-linda-noskov-1231 |access-date=March 11, 2026 |work=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> In [[2026 BNP Paribas Open – Women's doubles|doubles]], she and Jovic were eliminated in the opening round.<ref>{{cite news |last=Masoy |first=Niel Victor C. |date=March 8, 2026 |title=Eala, Jovic fall to Ostapenko, Baptiste at Indian Wells doubles |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/08/sports/eala-jovic-fall-to-ostapenko-baptiste-at-indian-wells-doubles/2295416 |access-date=March 8, 2026 |website=The Manila Times}}</ref> Her singles run in Indian Wells contributed to a career-high ranking of World No. 29 on March 16, 2026.<ref>{{cite news |last=Castillejo |first=Dyan |date=March 16, 2026 |title=Alex Eala rises to career-high World No. 29 in latest WTA rankings |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/3/16/eala-rises-to-career-high-world-no-29-in-latest-wta-rankings-1032 |work=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> She followed this with another fourth-round appearance at the [[2026 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], where she was defeated by [[Karolína Muchová]].<ref>{{cite news |date=March 24, 2026 |title=Alex Eala bows out of Miami Open in loss to Karolina Muchova |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/3/24/alex-eala-bows-out-of-miami-open-0012 |access-date=March 24, 2026 |work=ABS-CBN News}}</ref>
Transitioning to clay, Eala exited in the second round of the [[2026 Upper Austria Ladies Linz – Singles|Linz Open]] to [[Jeļena Ostapenko]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Villanueva |first=Ralph Edwin |date=2026-04-08 |title=Eala squanders 5–1 second-set lead vs Ostapenko, exits Linz Open |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/04/08/2519713/eala-squanders-5-1-second-set-lead-vs-ostapenko-exits-linz-open |access-date=2026-04-08 |work=Philstar.com}}</ref> The following week, she was defeated in the opening round of the [[2026 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix – Singles|Stuttgart Open]] by [[Leylah Fernandez]].<ref>{{cite news |date=2026-04-15 |title=Alex Eala out of Stuttgart Open in loss to Leylah Fernandez |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/4/15/alex-eala-stuttgart-open-0040 |access-date=2026-04-15 |work=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> At the Madrid Open, she was eliminated in the second round of both the [[2026 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|singles]], losing to [[Elise Mertens]], and the [[2026 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's doubles|doubles]], partnering with [[Zeynep Sönmez]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Caramoan |first=Miguel Alfonso |date=April 24, 2026 |title=Alex Eala suffers second round defeat to Elise Mertens at Mutua Madrid Open |url=https://www.espn.ph/tennis/story/_/id/48579925/alex-eala-suffers-second-round-defeat-elise-mertens-mutua-madrid-open |access-date=April 24, 2026 |work=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Reyes |first=Kate M. |date=April 25, 2026 |title=Alex Eala, Zeynep Sonmez ousted in Madrid Open doubles |url=https://www.spin.ph/tennis/alex-eala-zeynep-sonmez-ousted-in-madrid-open-doubles-a5019-20260425 |website=SPIN.ph |access-date=April 25, 2026}}</ref> She then competed at the [[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|Italian Open]], reaching the third round in singles before falling to [[Elena Rybakina]], while in [[2026 Italian Open – Women's doubles|doubles]] she partnered with [[Hailey Baptiste]] but was eliminated in the opening round.<ref>{{cite news |last=Naredo |first=Camille B. |date=May 10, 2026 |title=Alex Eala bows out of Italian Open with loss to Rybakina |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/5/10/tennis-alex-eala-bows-out-of-italian-open-with-loss-to-rybakina-2341 |work=ABS-CBN News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Montejo |first=Mark Rey |date=May 12, 2026 |title=Grand Slam doubles champs too much for Eala, Baptiste |url=https://mb.com.ph/2026/05/12/grand-slam-doubles-champs-too-much-for-eala-baptiste |access-date=May 12, 2026 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}</ref> The following week, she exited in the first round of the [[2026 Internationaux de Strasbourg – Singles|Strasbourg International]] after a loss to [[Oleksandra Oliynykova]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Castillejo |first=Dyan |date=May 18, 2026 |title=Alex Eala exits Strasbourg in first-round defeat to Oleksandra Oliynykova |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/5/18/alex-eala-exits-strasbourg-in-loss-to-oliynykova-2339 |work=ABS-CBN News |access-date=May 18, 2026}}</ref> At the [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she suffered a first-round defeat to Jovic.<ref>{{cite news |last=France-Presse |first=Agence |date=May 26, 2026 |title=Alex Eala exits French Open with loss to Iva Jovic |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/5/26/tennis-alex-eala-exits-french-open-with-loss-to-iva-jovic-1857 |access-date=May 26, 2026 |work=ABS-CBN Sports}}</ref>
On grass, Eala partnered with [[Nikola Bartůňková]] and lost in the first round of the [[2026 Birmingham Open – Women's doubles|doubles]] event at the Birmingham Open.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Reyes |first=Kate M. |date=June 1, 2026 |title=Alex Eala, Bartunkova lose doubles opener at Birmingham Classic |url=https://www.spin.ph/tennis/alex-eala-bartunkova-lose-doubles-opener-at-birmingham-classic-a5019-20260601 |access-date=June 1, 2026 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>
==National representation== [[File:Alex Eala (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright=.7|Eala with her bronze medals from the [[2021 SEA Games]]]] Eala has represented the Philippines in several events. At the [[Tennis at the 2021 SEA Games|2021 SEA Games]],{{Efn|Postponed to 2022 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].}} she won bronze in women's singles, team, and mixed doubles.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Carandang |first1=Justin Kenneth |date=May 20, 2022 |title=Tennis ace Alex Eala settles for bronze in women's singles |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/othersports/832339/tennis-ace-alex-eala-settles-for-bronze-in-women-s-singles/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601005101/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/othersports/832339/tennis-ace-alex-eala-settles-for-bronze-in-women-s-singles/story/ |archive-date=June 1, 2022 |access-date=March 25, 2025 |work=[[GMA News]]}}</ref> She repeated with bronzes in [[Tennis at the 2022 Asian Games – Women's singles|women's singles]] and [[Tennis at the 2022 Asian Games – Mixed doubles|mixed doubles]] at the [[Tennis at the 2022 Asian Games|2022 Asian Games]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Payo |first=Jasmine |date=September 29, 2023 |title=Alex Eala bags 2nd Asian Games bronze with Alcantara in doubles |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/tennis-semifinal-results-mixed-doubles-alex-eala-francis-casey-alcantara-asian-games-september-29-2023/ |url-status=live |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=September 10, 2025 |work=[[Rappler]] |language=en-US}}</ref>{{Efn|Postponed to 2023 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].}}
In 2024, she led [[Philippines Billie Jean King Cup team|Team Philippines]] to a 5–0 sweep in the [[:en:2024_Billie_Jean_King_Cup|Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group II]], going undefeated and helping secure promotion to Group I with [[Marian Capadocia]], [[Khim Iglupas]], and Shaira Hope Rivera.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Morales |first=Luisa |date=December 2, 2024 |title=Alex Eala relishes leading Team Philippines to BJK Cup promotion in Bahrain |url=https://onesports.ph/more-sports/article/26898/alex-eala-relishes-leading-team-philippines-to-bjk-cup-promotion-in-bahrain |access-date=October 13, 2025 |website=[[One Sports]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251114191842/https://www.onesports.ph/more-sports/article/26898/alex-eala-relishes-leading-team-philippines-to-bjk-cup-promotion-in-bahrain |archive-date=November 14, 2025 |url-status=live |language=en}}</ref>
At the [[Tennis at the 2025 SEA Games|2025 SEA Games]] in Thailand, she captured gold in women's singles and bronzes in mixed doubles and women's team events.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Agcaoili |first=Lance |date=December 18, 2025 |title=Alex Eala wins SEA Games tennis gold, ends long drought for PH |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/655069/alex-eala-wins-sea-games-tennis-gold-ends-long-drought-for-ph |access-date=December 18, 2025 |website=[[The Philippine Inquirer]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260128021547/https://sports.inquirer.net/655069/alex-eala-wins-sea-games-tennis-gold-ends-long-drought-for-ph |archive-date=January 28, 2026 |url-status=live |language=en}}</ref>{{Efn|She received a team medal despite not competing, alongside Shaira Rivera, Alexa Milliam, Tennielle Madis, and Stefi Aludo.}}
== Playing style == Eala is an aggressive baseliner, using her forehand to dictate rallies and her consistent two‑handed backhand to control exchanges.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tignor |first=Steve |date=March 26, 2025 |title=Is Nadal Academy prodigy Alexandra Eala the next tennis star? |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/nadal-academy-prodigy-alexandra-eala-next-tennis-star |website=Tennis.com |language=en|access-date=January 24, 2026}}</ref> Her left‑handed topspin pushes opponents deep, while her return game is a strength due to anticipation. Her serve remains her main weakness, often lacking pace and variation, though she excels on hard courts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caramoan |first=Miguel Alfonso |date=January 19, 2026 |title=What’s next for Alex Eala after 2026 Australian Open first-round exit? |url=https://www.espn.ph/tennis/story/_/id/47658308/what-next-alex-eala-2026-australian-open-first-round-exit |website=ESPN |language=en|access-date=January 24, 2026}}</ref> Analysts emphasize improving her serve, adding tactical variety, and building physical strength as key to further success.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sotelo |first=Andre |date=February 6, 2026 |title=What Alex Eala Still Needs to Win a WTA Grand Slam |url=https://sportsnewsph.com/what-alex-eala-still-needs-to-win-a-wta-grand-slam |access-date=February 6, 2026 |website=Sports News Philippines |language=en}}</ref>
Former pros [[Greg Rusedski]], [[Andrea Petkovic]], and [[Martina Navratilova]] all highlight the need for more power, reliability, and variation in her serve, alongside greater conditioning.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 10, 2026 |title=Alex Eala told where she can improve: Martina Navratilova offers advice |url=https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-news/alex-eala-told-where-she-can-improve-martina-navratilova-offers-advice |access-date=March 11, 2026 |website=Tennis365 |language=en}}</ref> ==Sponsorships and endorsements== Eala signed her first endorsement deal at eight years old, becoming an ambassador for Filipino telecommunications company [[Globe Telecom|Globe]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 21, 2025 |title=Alex Eala Opens Up About Life, Wins, & What Keeps Her Going |url=https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/newsroom/corporate/alex-eala-meet-and-greet |access-date=January 12, 2026 |website=[[Globe Telecom|Globe]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250810101245/https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/newsroom/corporate/alex-eala-meet-and-greet |archive-date=August 10, 2025 |url-status=live |language=en}}</ref> Starting from her junior career, she has been sponsored by French tennis brand [[Babolat]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Canniza|first=Annika|title=3 Essentials that Alex Eala Always Brings to the Court|url=https://thegame-onemega.com/fitness/equipment/3-essentials-that-alex-eala-always-brings-to-the-court/|date=January 24, 2025|website=The Game|publisher=One Mega|access-date=April 23, 2025|archive-date=November 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241102185049/https://thegame-onemega.com/fitness/equipment/3-essentials-that-alex-eala-always-brings-to-the-court/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Babolat Tennis Pro Players and Ambassadors |url=https://www.babolat.com/gb/babolat-tennis-pro-players-and-ambassadors.html |access-date=August 27, 2025 |website=[[Babolat]] |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/ZEUnN |archive-date=March 15, 2026 |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, she signed a sponsorship deal to represent [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Caniza |first=Annika |date=March 6, 2023 |title=Look: Nike Customizes Alex Eala Kicks to Commemorate US Open Victory |url=https://thegame-onemega.com/lifestyle/look-nike-customizes-alex-eala-kicks-to-commemorate-us-open-victory/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213094932/https://thegame-onemega.com/lifestyle/look-nike-customizes-alex-eala-kicks-to-commemorate-us-open-victory/ |archive-date=December 13, 2024 |access-date=April 23, 2025 |website=The Game |publisher=One Mega}}</ref> In 2022, Eala was announced as an endorser for Filipino bank [[Bank of the Philippine Islands|BPI]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Champ's choice: Alex Eala signs up as BPI's newest endorser|url=https://bilyonaryo.com/2023/01/25/champs-choice-alex-eala-signs-up-as-bpis-newest-endorser/money/|date=January 25, 2023|access-date=July 2, 2025|website=[[Bilyonaryo]]|archive-date=February 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201031436/https://bilyonaryo.com/2023/01/25/champs-choice-alex-eala-signs-up-as-bpis-newest-endorser/money/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=BPI celebrates Alex Eala's historic WTA ranking milestone|url=https://www.bpi.com.ph/about-bpi/news/bpi-celebrates-alex-ealas-historic-wta-ranking-milestone|date=April 9, 2025|access-date=July 2, 2025|website=[[Bank of the Philippine Islands|BPI]]|archive-date=May 17, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250517205744/https://www.bpi.com.ph/about-bpi/news/bpi-celebrates-alex-ealas-historic-wta-ranking-milestone|url-status=live}}</ref> She has appeared on fashion spreads and magazine covers, including those of the November 2022 issue of ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue Philippines]]'' and the January 2025 issue of ''[[Tatler Asia|Tatler Philippines]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Sampayan|first=Jacs|title=In Her Court: Tennis Star Alex Eala Looks To The Future|url=https://vogue.ph/november-2022/in-her-court-tennis-star-alex-eala-looks-to-the-future/|date=October 29, 2022|access-date=April 23, 2025|magazine=[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue Philippines]]|archive-date=March 29, 2025|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/r5hRJ|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last=Zapata|first=Jessica|title=Rising tennis star Alex Eala takes us through her life, career and dreams|url=https://www.tatlerasia.com/lifestyle/sports/tennis-star-alex-eala-life-career-and-dreams|magazine=[[Tatler Asia|Tatler Philippines]]|date=January 6, 2025|access-date=April 23, 2025|archive-date=March 21, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250321224027/https://www.tatlerasia.com/lifestyle/sports/tennis-star-alex-eala-life-career-and-dreams|url-status=live}}</ref>
In July 2025, for her Wimbledon debut, Nike gifted Eala with a hair tie designed in the form of a [[Jasminum_sambac|sampaguita]] blossom, the [[National_symbols_of_the_Philippines#List_of_official_national_symbols|national flower of the Philippines]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Morales |first1=Luisa |title=Alex Eala gifted nod to Filipino roots with sampaguita hair tie ahead of Wimbledon debut |url=https://www.onesports.ph/more-sports/article/33451/sports-brand-gives-nod-to-alex-eala-s-filipino-roots-with-hair-tie-ahead-of-wimbledon-debut |website=[[One Sports (TV channel)|One Sports]] |publisher=One Sports |date=July 1, 2025 |access-date=July 1, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250717221418/https://www.onesports.ph/more-sports/article/33451/sports-brand-gives-nod-to-alex-eala-s-filipino-roots-with-hair-tie-ahead-of-wimbledon-debut |archive-date=July 17, 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |title=Nike gifts Alexandra Eala hair tie featuring Philippines' national flower ahead of Centre Court debut |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/nike-gifts-alexandra-eala-hair-tie-featuring-philippines-national-flower-sampaguita-wimbledon |magazine=[[Tennis (magazine)|Tennis]] |date=July 1, 2025 |access-date=July 2, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250719080622/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/nike-gifts-alexandra-eala-hair-tie-featuring-philippines-national-flower-sampaguita-wimbledon |archive-date=July 19, 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> During the same month, Eala was announced as a brand ambassador for Filipino juice brand [[NutriAsia|Locally]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Alex Eala and Locally: Champions for the Filipino Youth |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/07/25/tmt-newswire/alex-eala-and-locally-champions-for-the-filipino-youth/2155545 |newspaper=[[The Manila Times]] |date=July 25, 2025 |access-date=July 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/qY5qT |archive-date=July 31, 2025 |url-access=subscription}}</ref> In August, Nike released an Eala-inspired limited edition shirt designed by Filipino artist Georgina Camus, featuring the "national flower of the Philippines overlaid on the [[All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club|All England Lawn Tennis Club]]'s grass courts".<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Burrack |first=Emily |title=Introducing Alex Eala |url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/sporting/a65531205/alex-eala-interview-us-open-2025/ |magazine=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |date=August 18, 2025 |access-date=August 27, 2025 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/lim8m |url-status=live |archive-date=March 15, 2026 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gupta |first=Megha |date=August 5, 2025 |title=Alex Eala Unveils Her Nike Collection on the Cover of Vogue |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/style/alex-eala-unveils-nike-collection-cover-vogue |access-date=October 13, 2025 |website=Serve On SI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/XVAdo |archive-date=March 15, 2026 |url-status=live |language=en-US}}</ref> In February 2026, she became a brand ambassador for [[Milo (drink)|Milo]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Manahan |first=Millie |date=February 23, 2026 |title=MILO Active Pilipinas launched with Eala as new ambassador |url=https://manilastandard.net/sports/314707229/milo-active-pilipinas-launched-with-eala-as-new-ambassador.html |access-date=February 24, 2026 |website=[[Manila Standard]] |archive-date=February 25, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260225074346/https://manilastandard.net/sports/314707229/milo-active-pilipinas-launched-with-eala-as-new-ambassador.html |url-status=live |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Personal life == Eala has identified [[kaldereta|caldereta]] as her favorite comfort food.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mina |first=Inna |date=February 3, 2026 |title=Are you a Kare-Kare person? Alex Eala's Filipino food rankings might surprise you |url=https://onesports.ph/more-sports/article/40770/are-you-a-kare-kare-person-alex-eala-s-filipino-food-rankings-might-surprise-you |access-date=February 23, 2026 |website=One Sports |language=en}}</ref> She prefers [[matcha]] over coffee.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Castillejo |first1=Dyan |title=Alex Eala, fellow pros reveal off-court personalities on the Players Box Podcast |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/4/1/alex-eala-joins-fellow-players-on-the-players-box-podcast-0007 |website=ABS-CBN Sports |publisher=ABS-CBN Network |access-date=31 March 2026}}</ref> Eala is multilingual, speaking English, Spanish and her native [[Tagalog language|Tagalog]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Futterman |first1=Matthew |title=Alex Eala returns to the Miami Open, where a dream run launched a tennis phenomenon |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7124102/2026/03/19/tennis-alex-eala-philippines-miami-open/ |website=The Athletic |publisher=The New York Times |access-date=25 March 2026}}</ref> She has expressed a preference for the [[Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]] among the Grand Slam tournaments. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Dioquino |first=Delfin |date=July 3, 2025 |title='Living my dream': Alex Eala revels in historic Wimbledon stint |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/alex-eala-revels-historic-wimbledon-stint-2025/ |access-date=July 3, 2025 |website=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 24, 2025 |title=Vogue Rapid-Fire interview with Alex Eala |url=https://www.instagram.com/reels/DSoxP5lk1bS/ |access-date=December 24, 2025 |website=Instagram |language=en}}</ref>
Eala has cited [[Maria Sharapova]] as an influence on her playing style, and she has trained with [[Rafael Nadal]] as well as her brother Miko.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Atencio |first=Peter |date=July 19, 2025 |title=Sharapova's influence drives Alex Eala’s aggressive game |url=https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-plus/314618107/sharapovas-influence-drives-alex-ealas-aggressive-game.html |access-date=February 23, 2026 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Agcaoili |first=Lance |date=November 20, 2025 |title=Alex Eala hits the court with Rafael Nadal |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/649046/alex-eala-trains-with-rafael-nadal-in-his-return-to-court |access-date=February 23, 2026 |website=Inquirer |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 27, 2025 |title=Before the big crowds, Alex Eala always had bro Miko by her side |url=https://www.spin.ph/tennis/get-to-know-alex-eala-older-brother-and-avid-supporter-miko-a6035-20250827 |access-date=February 23, 2026 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>
Eala's breakthrough at the 2025 Miami Open established her as one of the Philippines' most prominent athletes, with commentators likening her influence to boxer [[Manny Pacquiao]]. Sports journalist and former tennis player [[Dyan Castillejo]] observed that fans already treated her "as if she had won a Grand Slam." She has strengthened her connection with supporters by addressing crowds in Tagalog, and her rise has sparked new interest in tennis both in the Philippines and among [[Overseas Filipinos|Filipino communities abroad]]. Fans attend her matches in large numbers, while many others follow from home and worldwide despite time-zone differences. Analysts have compared her impact on expanding tennis to figures such as [[Li Na]] and [[Ons Jabeur]].<ref name="mo">{{cite web |last1=Futterman |first1=Matthew |title=Alex Eala returns to the Miami Open, where a dream run launched a tennis phenomenon |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7124102/2026/03/19/tennis-alex-eala-philippines-miami-open/ |access-date=25 March 2026 |website=The Athletic |publisher=The New York Times}}</ref>
Eala has been more sociable on tour and has formed supportive friendships with [[Iva Jović]], [[Zeynep Sonmez]], [[Victoria Mboko]], [[Eva Lys]], [[Leylah Fernandez]], and [[Lizette Cabrera]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Reyes |first=Kate |date=March 9, 2026 |title=Alex Eala bares friends she has made in her young WTA career |url=https://www.spin.ph/tennis/alex-eala-bares-friends-she-has-made-in-her-young-wta-career-a6035-20260309 |access-date=March 9, 2026 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>
==Awards and accolades==
[[File:Alexandra Eala and Ambassador Philippe Lhuillier.jpg|thumb|Eala with Philippine Ambassador to Spain [[Philippe Lhuillier]] in April 2025]]
Eala has been recognized by the Philippine Sportswriters Association as an eight-time honoree (2019–2026) for her "outstanding" achievements in tennis at the [[PSA Annual Awards]].<ref>Citations for Eala's PSA Annual Awards: * {{Cite news |last=Dioquino |first=Delfin |date=February 25, 2019 |title=Top PH athletes share limelight in PSA Awards 2019 |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/224351-philippine-athletes-sportswriters-association-awards-2019/ |access-date=October 12, 2025 |website=Rappler |language=en-US }} *{{Cite news |last=Gionco |first=Mark |date=February 29, 2020 |title=PH tennis rising star Alex Eala to be feted at PSA Awards |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/387640/ph-tennis-rising-star-alex-eala-to-be-feted-at-psa-awards |access-date=October 12, 2025 }} * {{Cite news |date=March 12, 2021 |title=PSA to honor tennis star Eala, boxing champs Casimero, Taduran |url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/3/12/psa-to-honor-tennis-star-eala-boxing-champs-casimero-taduran |access-date=October 12, 2025 |work=Manila Bulletin }} * {{Cite news |date=February 27, 2022 |title=Scribes fete world-class PH boxers |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/02/27/scribes-fete-world-class-ph-boxers/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507021421/https://mb.com.ph/2022/02/27/scribes-fete-world-class-ph-boxers/ |archive-date=May 7, 2023 |access-date=October 12, 2025 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en |url-status=live }} * {{Cite news |date=February 12, 2023 |title=PSA Awards: Young Alex Eala to be recognized with President's Award |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/psa-awards-young-alex-eala-to-be-recognized-with-presidents-award/261823 |access-date=October 12, 2025 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US }} * {{Cite news |work=The Philippine Star |date=February 10, 2023 |title=Eala recipient of PSA Prexy Awards |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2023/02/10/2243942/eala-recipient-psa-prexy-awards |access-date=October 12, 2025 }} * {{Cite news |date=January 24, 2024 |title=Alex Eala, Tots Carlos to be recognized in PSA Awards |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/01/15/24/alex-eala-tots-carlos-to-be-recognized-in-psa-awards |access-date=October 12, 2025 |website=ABS-CBN News }} * {{Cite news |last=Malanum |first=Jean |date=October 9, 2025 |title=Eala tops PSA achievers for September |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1260619 |access-date=October 12, 2025 |website=Philippine News Agency |language=en }} * {{Cite news |date=October 9, 2025 |title=Eala leads PSA's September honorees |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/sports/eala-leads-psas-september-honorees |access-date=October 12, 2025 |website=SunStar Publishing Inc. |language=en }} * {{Cite news |last=Dioquino |first=Delfin |date=February 17, 2026 |title=Alex Eala hails PSA Athlete of the Year award a proof of PH tennis' rise |url=https://www.rappler.com/people/athletes/alex-eala-hails-athlete-of-year-award-proof-tennis-rise-philippines/ |access-date=February 17, 2026 |website=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2021, ''[[Tatler Asia]]'' included Eala in its annual list of Asia's most influential people.<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Tatler Asia's Most Influential: Philippines |url=https://www.tatlerasia.com/list/ami/ph?page=3&industry=all®ion=ph&year=2021 |access-date=October 20, 2025 |magazine=[[Tatler Asia]] |language=en}}</ref> In April 2025, she was awarded the Premios Tanglaw trophy by the Philippine embassy in Madrid for her contributions to strengthening [[Philippines–Spain relations]].<ref>{{cite news|author=[[Dyan Castillejo|Castillejo, Dyan]]|title=Tennis: Alex Eala honored by PH ambassador to Spain|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2025/4/28/tennis-alex-eala-honored-by-ph-ambassador-to-spain-1257|work=[[ABS-CBN]]|date=April 28, 2025|access-date=April 28, 2025|archive-date=|archive-url=|url-status=live}}</ref> She was recognized in 2026 by Forbes Asia as one their [[Forbes 30 Under 30|30 Under 30]] icons in Entertainment and Sports for elevating the Philippines in global tennis.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Watson |first=Rana Wehbe |date=May 27, 2026 |title=30 Under 30 Asia’s Next Icons: The Gen Z Athletes And Music Artists Rewriting The Playbook |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ranawehbe/2026/05/27/30-under-30-asias-next-icons-the-gen-z-athletes-and-music-artists-rewriting-the-playbook/ |access-date=May 27, 2026 |work=Forbes Asia}}</ref>
==Career statistics== <!-- {{Main|Alexandra Eala career statistics}} -->
{{Performance key}} <small>Only main-draw results in WTA Tour, Grand Slam tournaments, Fed Cup/Billie Jean King Cup and Olympic Games are included in win–loss records.</small>
===Singles=== ''Current through the [[2026 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2026 Indian Wells Open]].'' {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" !Tournament ![[2021 WTA Tour|2021]] ![[2022 WTA Tour|2022]] ![[2023 WTA Tour|2023]] ![[2024 WTA Tour|2024]] ![[2025 WTA Tour|2025]] ![[2026 WTA Tour|2026]] !{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}} !{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}} |- | colspan=9 align="left" |'''[[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]]''' |- |style="background:#efefef; text-align:left;" |[[Australian Open]] |A |A |style=background:#f0f8ff|[[2023 Australian Open – Women's singles qualifying|Q1]] |style=background:#f0f8ff|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles qualifying|Q1]] |style=background:#f0f8ff|[[2025 Australian Open – Women's singles qualifying|Q1]] |style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Australian Open – Women's singles|1R]] |0 / 1 |0–1 |- |style="background:#efefef; text-align:left;" |[[French Open]] |A |A |A |style=background:#f0f8ff|[[2024 French Open – Women's singles qualifying|Q3]] |style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 French Open – Women's singles|1R]] |style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 French Open – Women's singles|1R]] |0 / 2 |0–2 |- |style="background:#efefef; text-align:left;" |[[Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]] |A |A |A |style=background:#f0f8ff|[[2024 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles qualifying|Q3]] |style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]] | |0 / 1 |0–1 |- |style="background:#efefef; text-align:left;" |[[US Open (tennis)|US Open]] |A |A |A |style=background:#f0f8ff|[[2024 US Open – Women's singles qualifying|Q3]] |style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 US Open – Women's singles|2R]] | |0 / 1 |1–1 |- style="background:#efefef;font-weight:bold" | align="left" |Win–loss |0–0 |0–0 |0–0 |0–0 |1–3 |0–2 |0 / 5 |1–5 |- |colspan="9" align="left" |'''National representation''' |- |style="background:#efefef; text-align:left;" |[[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]] |style=color:#767676|DNQ |style=color:#767676 colspan=2|NH |style=color:#767676|DNQ |style=color:#767676 colspan=2|NH |0 / 0 |0–0 |- |style="background:#efefef; text-align:left;" |[[Billie Jean King Cup]] |colspan="3" | A |style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Zone|GIII]] |A | |0 / 4 |4–0 |- |-style=background:#efefef;font-weight:bold |align=left|Win–loss |2–1 |3–1 |0–0 |4–0 |0–0 | |0 / 11 |9–2 |- | colspan=9 align="left" |'''[[WTA 1000 tournaments]]''' |- |style="background:#efefef; text-align:left;" |[[WTA Qatar Open|Qatar Open]] |NTI |A |A |A |A |style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|1R]] |0 / 1 |0–1 |- |style="background:#efefef; text-align:left;" |[[Dubai Tennis Championships|Dubai Championships]] |A |NTI |A |A |A |style=background:#ffebcd|[[2026 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|QF]] |0 / 1 |3–1 |- |style="background:#efefef; text-align:left;" |[[Indian Wells Open]] |A |A |A |A |A |style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 BNP Paribas Open – Women%27s singles#Section_3|4R]] |0 / 1 |2–1 |- |style="background:#efefef; text-align:left;" |[[Miami Open (tennis)|Miami Open]] |style=background:#f0f8ff|[[2021 Miami Open – Women's singles|Q1]] |style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Miami Open – Women's singles|1R]] |style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Miami Open – Women's singles|1R]] |style=background:#f0f8ff|[[2024 Miami Open – Women's singles|Q2]] |style=background:yellow|[[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|SF]] |style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Miami Open – Women's singles|4R]] |0 / 3 |6–4 |- |style="background:#efefef; text-align:left;" |[[Madrid Open (tennis)|Madrid Open]] |A |style=background:#f0f8ff|[[2022 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|Q1]] |style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|1R]] |style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]] |style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]] |style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]] | 0 / 3 | 3–3 |- |style="background:#efefef; text-align:left;" |[[Italian Open (tennis)|Italian Open]] |A |A |A |A |style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Italian Open – Women's singles|1R]] |style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|3R]] |0 / 1 |2–2 |- |style="background:#efefef; text-align:left;" |[[Canadian Open (tennis)|Canadian Open]] |A |A |A |A |style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 National Bank Open – Women's singles|1R]] | |0 / 1 |0–1 |- |style="background:#efefef; text-align:left;" |[[Cincinnati Open]] |A |A |A |A |A | |0 / 0 |0–0 |- |style="background:#efefef; text-align:left;" |[[China Open (tennis)|China Open]] | colspan="2" style="color:#767676" |NH |A |A |A | |0 / 0 |0–0 |- |style="background:#efefef; text-align:left;" |[[Wuhan Open]] | colspan="3" style="color:#767676" |NH |style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|1R]] |style=background:#f0f8ff|[[2025 Wuhan Open – Singles|Q1]] | |0 / 2 |0–2 |- | colspan=9 align="left" |'''Career statistics''' |- bgcolor="efefef" | align="left" |'''Tournaments''' |1 |1 |6 |6 |6 |5 | colspan="3" |'''Total: 25''' |- style="background:#efefef;font-weight:bold" | align="left" |Overall win–loss |1–1 |0–1 |0–6 |1–6 |6–6 |8–5 |0 / 25 |16–25 |- style="background:#efefef" | align="left" |'''Year-end ranking''' |529 |219 |205 |158 |50 | | colspan="3" |'''$1,655,677''' |}
==WTA Tour finals==
===Singles: 1 (runner-up)=== {| |- valign=top | {|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90% !Legend |- style=background:#f3e6d7 |[[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] (–) |- style=background:#e9e9e9 |[[WTA 1000 tournaments|WTA 1000]] (–) |- style=background:#d4f1c5 |[[WTA 500 tournaments|WTA 500]] (–) |- |[[WTA 250 tournaments|WTA 250]] (0–1) |} | {|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90% !Finals by surface |- |Hard (–) |- |Clay (–) |- |Grass (0–1) |} | {|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90% !Finals by setting |- |Outdoor (0–1) |- |Indoor (–) |} |}
{|class="wikitable" |- !Result !class="unsortable"|W–L !{{ns}}Date{{ns}} !Tournament !Tier !Surface !Opponent !class=unsortable|Score |- |style=background:#ffa07a|Loss |<small>0–1</small> |[[2025 Eastbourne Open – Women's singles|{{dts|Jun 2025}}]] |[[Eastbourne International|Eastbourne Open]], United Kingdom |WTA 250 |Grass |{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Maya Joint]] |4–6, 6–1, 6–7<sup>(10–12)</sup> |}
==WTA 125 Tour finals==
===Singles: 1 (title)=== {|class="wikitable" !Result !class="unsortable"|W–L !{{ns}}Date{{ns}} !Tournament !Surface !Opponent !class="unsortable"|Score |- |style=background:#98fb98|Win |<small>1–0</small> |[[2025 Guadalajara 125 Open – Singles|{{dts|Sep 2025}}]] |style="background:silver;"|[[Guadalajara 125 Open]], Mexico |Hard |{{flagicon|HUN}} [[Panna Udvardy]] | 1–6, 7–5, 6–3 |}
==ITF Circuit finals==
===Singles: 8 (5 titles, 3 runner-ups)=== {| |- valign=top | {|class="wikitable" style=font-size:85% !Legend |- style="background:#f88379;" |W100 tournaments (1–0) |- style="background:#addfad;" |W60 tournaments (0–1) |- style="background:#ffe4c4;" |W40 tournaments (0–1) |- style="background:lightblue;" |W25 tournaments (3–1) |- style="background:#f0f8ff;" |W15 tournaments (1–0) |} | {|class="wikitable" style=font-size:85% !Finals by surface |- |Hard (5–3) |- |Clay (–) |} |}
{|class="sortable wikitable" !Result !class="unsortable"|W–L !{{ns}}Date{{ns}} !Tournament !Tier !Surface !Opponent !class="unsortable"|Score |- |style=background:#98fb98|Win |<small>1–0</small> |{{dts|Jan 2021}} |style="background:#f0f8ff;"|ITF Manacor, Spain |style="background:#f0f8ff;"|W15 |Hard |{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Yvonne Cavallé Reimers]] |5–7, 6–1, 6–2 |- |style=background:#98fb98|Win |<small>2–0</small> |{{dts|Apr 2022}} |style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Chiang Rai, Thailand |style="background:lightblue;"|W25 |Hard |{{flagicon|THA}} [[Luksika Kumkhum]] |6–4, 6–2 |- |style=background:#ffa07a|Loss |<small>2–1</small> |[[2022 Open ITF Arcadis Brezo Osuna – Singles|{{dts|Jun 2022}}]] |style="background:#addfad;"|[[Open ITF Arcadis Brezo Osuna|ITF Madrid Open]], Spain |style="background:#addfad;"|W60 |Hard |{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Marina Bassols Ribera]] |4–6, 5–7 |- |style=background:#98fb98|Win |<small>3–1</small> |{{dts|Jun 2023}} |style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Yecla, Spain |style="background:lightblue;"|W25 |Hard |{{flagicon|SUI}} [[Valentina Ryser]] |6–3, 7–5 |- |style=background:#98fb98|Win |<small>4–1</small> |{{dts|Aug 2023}} |style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Roehampton,<br /> United Kingdom |style="background:lightblue;"|W25 |Hard |{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Arina Rodionova]] |6–2, 6–3 |- |style=background:#ffa07a|Loss |<small>4–2</small> |{{dts|Aug 2023}} |style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Aldershot,<br /> United Kingdom |style="background:lightblue;"|W25 |Hard |{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Destanee Aiava]] |6–3, 4–6, 1–6 |- |style=background:#ffa07a|Loss |<small>4–3</small> |[[2023 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (October–December)|{{dts|Nov 2023}}]] |style="background:#ffe4c4;"|ITF Pétange, Luxembourg |style="background:#ffe4c4;"|W40 |Hard (i) |{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Océane Dodin]] |1–6, 5–7 |- |style=background:#98fb98|Win |<small>5–3</small> |[[2024 Open Araba en Femenino – Singles|{{dts|Jul 2024}}]] |style="background:#f88379;"|[[Open Araba en Femenino]],<br /> Spain |style="background:#f88379;"|W100 |Hard |{{flagicon|AND}} [[Victoria Jiménez Kasintseva]] |6–4, 6–4 |}
===Doubles: 4 (3 titles, 1 runner-up)=== {| |- valign=top | {|class="wikitable" style=font-size:85% !Legend |- style="background:#f88379;" |W100 tournaments (1–0) |- style="background:#addfad;" |W60/75 tournaments (1–0) |- style="background:#ffe4c4;" |W50 tournaments (1–0) |- style="background:lightblue;" |W25 tournaments (0–1) |} | {|class="wikitable" style=font-size:85% !Finals by surface |- |Hard (3–0) |- |Clay (0–1) |} |}
{|class="sortable wikitable nowrap" !Result !class="unsortable"|W–L !Date !Tournament !Tier !Surface !Partner !Opponents !class="unsortable"|Score |- |style=background:#ffa07a|Loss |<small>0–1</small> |{{dts|May 2021}} |style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Platja d'Aro, Spain |style="background:lightblue;"|W25 |Clay |{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Oksana Selekhmeteva]] |{{flagicon|ROU}} [[Oana Georgeta Simion]] <br /> {{flagicon|LIT}} [[Justina Mikulskytė]] |3–6, 5–7 |- |style=background:#98fb98|Win |<small>1–1</small> |{{dts|Jan 2024}} |style="background:#ffe4c4;"|ITF Pune Open, India |style="background:#ffe4c4;"|W50 |Hard |{{flagicon|LAT}} [[Darja Semeņistaja]] |{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Naiktha Bains]] <br /> {{flagicon|HUN}} [[Fanny Stollár]] |7–6<sup>(8)</sup>, 6–3 |- |style=background:#98fb98|Win |<small>2–1</small> |[[2024 Open de Seine-et-Marne – Doubles|{{dts|Mar 2024}}]] |style="background:#addfad;"|[[Open de Seine-et-Marne]], France |style="background:#addfad;"|W75 |Hard (i) |{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Estelle Cascino]] |{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Maia Lumsden]] <br /> {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Jessika Ponchet]] |7–5, 7–6<sup>(4)</sup> |- |style=background:#98fb98|Win |<small>3–1</small> |[[2024 Open Araba en Femenino – Doubles|{{dts|Jul 2024}}]] |style="background:#f88379;"|[[Open Araba en Femenino]], Spain |style="background:#f88379;"|W100 |Hard |{{flagicon|FRA}} Estelle Cascino |{{flagicon|BUL}} [[Lia Karatancheva]] <br /> {{flagicon|LAT}} [[Diāna Marcinkēviča]] |6–3, 2–6, [10–4] |}
==ITF Junior Circuit==
===Junior Grand Slam finals===
====Singles: 1 (title)==== {|class="wikitable" |- !Result !Date !Tournament !Surface !Opponent !Score |- |style=background:#98fb98|Win |[[2022 US Open – Girls' singles|2022]] |style="background:#ccccff;"|[[US Open (tennis)|US Open]] |Hard |{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Lucie Havlíčková]] |6–2, 6–4 |}
====Doubles: 2 (2 titles)==== {|class="sortable wikitable nowrap" |- !Result !Date !Tournament !Surface !Partner !Opponents !class="unsortable"|Score |- |style=background:#98fb98|Win |[[2020 Australian Open – Girls' doubles|2020]] |style="background:#ffffcc;"|[[Australian Open]] |Hard |{{flagicon|INA}} [[Priska Madelyn Nugroho]] |{{flagicon|SLO}} [[Živa Falkner]] <br /> {{flagicon|GBR}} Matilda Mutavdzic |6–1, 6–2 |- |style=background:#98fb98|Win |[[2021 French Open – Girls' doubles|2021]] |style="background:#ebc2af;"|[[French Open]] |Clay |{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Oksana Selekhmeteva]] |{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Maria Bondarenko]] <br /> {{flagicon|HUN}} [[Amarissa Kiara Tóth]] |6–0, 7–5 |}
===ITF Junior finals=== {|class="wikitable" style=font-size:85% !Legend |-bgcolor=#ffcccc |Grade A (4–1) |- bgcolor=#C2B280 |Grade 1 (0–1) |- bgcolor="#ADDFAD" |Grade 2 (0–3) |-bgcolor=#ffecb2 |Grade 4 (1–2) |- |Grade 5 (2–0) |}
====Singles: 9 (4 titles, 5 runner-ups)==== {|class="sortable wikitable nowrap" |- !Result !class="unsortable"|W–L !{{ns}}Date{{ns}} !Tournament !Tier !Surface !Opponent !class="unsortable"|Score |- | style=background:#ffa07a|Loss | <small>0–1</small> | Jul 2018 | bgcolor="ffecb2"|ITF Jakarta, Indonesia | bgcolor="ffecb2"|G4 | Hard | {{flagicon|INA}} [[Priska Madelyn Nugroho]] | 2–6, 6–4, 1–6 |- | style=background:#98fb98|Win | <small>1–1</small> | Oct 2018 | ITF Alicante, Spain | G5 | Clay | {{flagicon|ESP}} [[Jéssica Bouzas Maneiro]] | 6–2, 6–3 |- | style=background:#98fb98|Win | <small>2–1</small> | Nov 2018 | bgcolor="ffecb2"|ITF Makati City, Philippines | bgcolor="ffecb2"|G4 | Clay | {{flagicon|CAN}} Dasha Plekhanova | 6–4, 6–2 |- | style=background:#ffa07a|Loss | <small>2–2</small> | Nov 2018 | bgcolor="ffecb2"|ITF Manila, Philippines | bgcolor="ffecb2"|G4 | Clay | {{flagicon|INA}} [[Janice Tjen]] | 3–6, 6–2, 5–7 |- | style=background:#ffa07a|Loss | <small>2–3</small> | Jan 2019 | bgcolor="addfad"|ITF New Delhi, India | bgcolor="addfad"|G2 | Hard | {{flagicon|ITA}} Federica Sacco | 5–7, 3–6 |- | style=background:#ffa07a|Loss | <small>2–4</small> | Jan 2019 | bgcolor="addfad"|ITF Kolkata, India | bgcolor="addfad"|G2 | Clay | {{flagicon|THA}} Mai Napatt Nirundorn | 6–2, 3–6, 2–6 |- | style=background:#98fb98|Win | <small>3–4</small> | Sep 2019 | bgcolor="ffcccc"|ITF Cape Town, South Africa | bgcolor="ffcccc"|GA | Hard | {{flagicon|CZE}} [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] | 6–3, 6–3 |- | style=background:#ffa07a|Loss | <small>3–5</small> | Oct 2019 | bgcolor="ffcccc"|ITF Osaka, Japan | bgcolor="ffcccc"|GA | Hard | {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Diane Parry]] | 2–6, 4–6 |- | style=background:#98fb98|Win | <small>4–5</small> | Jul 2021 | bgcolor="ffcccc"|ITF Milan, Italy | bgcolor="ffcccc"|GA | Clay | {{flagicon|CZE}} [[Nikola Bartůňková]] | 6–3, 6–3 |}
====Doubles: 5 (3 titles, 2 runner-ups)==== {|class="sortable wikitable nowrap" |- !Result !class="unsortable"|W–L !{{ns}}Date{{ns}} !Tournament !Tier !Surface !Partner !Opponents !class="unsortable"|Score |- | style=background:#98fb98|Win | <small>1–0</small> | Oct 2018 | ITF Alicante, Spain | G5 | Clay | {{flagicon|GER}} Joelle Lilly Sophie Steur | {{flagicon|RUS}} Maria Dzemeshkevich <br /> {{flagicon|GBR}} Lily Hutchings | 6–2, 6–2 |- | style=background:#ffa07a|Loss | <small>1–1</small> | Jun 2019 | bgcolor="c2b280"|ITF Offenbach, Germany | bgcolor="c2b280"|G1 | Clay | {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Annerly Georgopoulos]] | {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Selena Janicijevic]] <br /> {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Carole Monnet]] | 4–6, 2–6 |- | style=background:#ffa07a|Loss | <small>1–2</small> | Sep 2019 | bgcolor="addfad"|ITF Cape Town, South Africa | bgcolor="addfad"|G2 | Hard | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Elvina Kalieva]] | {{flagicon|POL}} [[Weronika Baszak]] <br /> {{flagicon|GBR}} Matilda Mutavdzic | 3–6, 6–4, [3–10] |- | style=background:#98fb98|Win | <small>2–2</small> | Dec 2019 | bgcolor="ffcccc"|ITF Plantation, United States | bgcolor="ffcccc"|GA | Clay | {{flagicon|BLR}} Evialina Laskevich | {{flagicon|CAN}} Jada Bui <br /> {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Mélodie Collard]] | 6–3, 6–7<sup>(3)</sup>, [10–5] |- | style=background:#98fb98|Win | <small>3–2</small> | Jul 2021 | bgcolor="ffcccc"|ITF Milan, Italy | bgcolor="ffcccc"|GA | Clay | {{flagicon|USA}} Madison Sieg | {{flagicon|CRO}} [[Lucija Ćirić Bagarić]] <br /> {{flagicon|BEL}} [[Sofia Costoulas]] | 6–4, 4–6, [13–11] |}
==Wins against top 10 players==
*Eala holds a {{tennis record|won=4|lost=4}} career win-loss record against players ranked in the WTA top 10 at the time of play.<ref name="tp">{{Cite web |title=Tennis Abstract: Alexandra Eala Head to Head against top 10 players. |url=https://www.tennisabstract.com/cgi-bin/wplayer-classic.cgi?p=AlexandraEala&f=ACareerqqITop_10qqv1 |access-date=March 8, 2026 |website=www.tennisabstract.com}}</ref>
{|class="sortable wikitable" !class="unsortable" |# !Opponent !{{abbr|Rk|Opponent Rank}} !Event !Surface !class="unsortable" |{{Abbr|Rd|Round}} !class="unsortable" |Score !class="unsortable" |{{abbr|Rk|Eala Rank}} !class="unsortable" |{{Abbr|Ref|References}} |- |colspan=9 style=text-align:center|'''[[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]''' |- |1. |{{flagicon|USA}} [[Madison Keys]] |style=background:#eee8aa|5 |style=background:#e9e9e9|[[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], United States |style=background:#ccccff|Hard |style=background:#afeeee|3R |6–4, 6–2 |140 |<ref>{{cite web |title=Eala, 19, upsets Keys in Miami; Swiatek cruises |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/44374722/alexandra-eala-upsets-madison-keys-third-round-miami-open |website=ESPN.com |access-date=September 29, 2025 |language=en |date=March 24, 2025}}</ref> |- |2. |{{flagicon|POL}} [[Iga Świątek]] |style=background:thistle|2 |style=background:#e9e9e9|Miami Open, United States |style=background:#ccccff|Hard |style=background:#ffebcd|QF |6–2, 7–5 |140 |<ref>{{cite web |title=Eala stuns Swiatek in Miami; becomes first Filipina WTA semifinalist |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4239475/eala-stuns-swiatek-in-miami-becomes-first-filipina-wta-semifinalist |website=Women's Tennis Association |date=March 26, 2025 |access-date=September 29, 2025 |language=en}}</ref> |- |colspan=9 style=text-align:center|'''[[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]''' |- |3. |{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Jasmine Paolini]] |style=background:#eee8aa|8 |style=background:#e9e9e9|[[2026 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|Dubai Championships]], UAE |style=background:#ccccff|Hard |style=background:#afeeee|2R |6–1, 7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup> |47 |<ref>{{Cite news |title=Alex Eala stuns World No. 8 Paolini to reach the third round of the Dubai Championships |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/2/18/-emb-alex-eala-stuns-world-no-8-paolini-to-advance-to-dubai-championships-quarterfnals-0216 |access-date=February 18, 2026 |work=ABS CBN News}}</ref> |- |4. |{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]] |style=background:#eee8aa|4 |style=background:#e9e9e9|[[2026 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|Indian Wells Open]], United States |style=background:#ccccff|Hard |style=background:#afeeee|3R |6–2, 2–0 ret. |32 |<ref>{{Cite news |title=Eala advances to the round of 16 at Indian Wells after Gauff retires |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/3/9/alex-eala-advances-to-indian-wells-round-16-after-coco-gauff-retires-1029 |access-date=March 9, 2026 |work=ABS-CBN News|last=Manotoc|first=TJ|date=March 9, 2026}}</ref> |} :<small>*''{{as of|2026|05|11}}''</small>
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===Singles: 1 (title) === {|class="wikitable" !Result !{{ns}}Date{{ns}} !Tournament !Surface !Opponent !Score |- |style=background:#98fb98|Win |{{dts|Jan 2026}} |[[Kooyong Classic]], [[Melbourne]], Australia |Hard |{{nowrap|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]]}} |6–3, 6–4 |} -->
== Year-end rankings == {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! Year !! Singles !! Doubles |- | 2021 || 529 || 780 |- | 2022 || 219 || 594 |- | 2023 || 205 || 436 |- | 2024 || 158 || 239 |- | 2025 || 50 || 161 |} * As of January 5, 2026 <ref>{{Cite web |title=Alexandra Eala Player Stats (WTA Official) |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/330332/alexandra-eala/ |access-date=May 22, 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref>
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