Making her the second best player in Asia.
On Monday, November 9, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) released the latest world rankings.
In which, Filipina tennis star Alex Eala, who was previously ranked number 17, was able to further her way to the top by jumping two places above to land on number 15.
She is now the second highest-ranked Asian player in the current table, with Kazakh player Elena Rybakina leading the entire board by being the current number 1.
This is yet another achievement for the 21-year-old, who opened the year ranked 53rd.
Aside from the her newest career-high, Alex had just ended her stint in the Hong Kong Open on Sunday, November 7, where she finished as a runner-up after losing to Claire Liu.
During the finals match, Eala struggled to find momentum as she had to undergo a medical timeout. After the game, she assured, however, that she will be good and said: “It’s fine.”
Meanwhile, after an intense WTA Tour calendar, Alex said that she is going to spend time with her family during the festival holidays.
“I’m not working, I’m not thinking about anything. Turning my brain off,” she quipped as the press conference as she announced her return to the Philippines to celebrate Christmas.
In 2026, Alex made strides on the international stage by winning two trophies at the DC Open and Birmingham Open.
Moreover, she also made historic feats at two Grand Slam events, which are the Wimbledon Championships in the United Kingdom and the US Open.
