Filipina Star Ready for Big Push
Alex Eala has impressed on the tennis court, making a bold statement during the grass court season. The young Filipino player, who broke through at Wimbledon by beating defending champion Iga Swiatek, is expected to continue her rise in the coming weeks.
With significant ranking points up for grabs and multiple tournaments leading into the US Open, Eala could see a substantial boost in her world ranking.
Alex Eala has 80 ranking points to defend between now and the end of the year. If she can accrue enough new points, she may secure her first top 20 appearance ahead of the crucial US Open tournament.Key Upcoming Tournaments
Eala is set to start the North American hard court swing with a WTA 500 event in Washington D.C. where four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka will be competing, giving Eala opportunities to make a name for herself on big stages.
From there, she’ll travel to Canada and then Cincinnati, where she may face former opponents like Jasmine Paolini from her Wimbledon run.
Covering the Bases
"There are so many positives," said Eala after her Wimbledon exit. "One is how I’ve handled pressure..."