Alex Eala rises to new career-high No. 18 ahead of US Open
Filipina tennis player Alex Eala has reached a career-high ranking of No. 18 in the WTA, becoming the highest-ranked Southeast Asian singles player in history. This milestone follows a successful North American swing, including a title win at the Mubadala DC Open.
Why it matters
Eala's achievement marks a significant milestone for Southeast Asian representation in professional tennis ahead of the US Open.
<p><a href="https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/tracking/alexeala/" target="_blank">Alexandra "Alex" Eala</a> soared to a new career-high ranking after rising to No. 18 in the latest WTA rankings on Monday. The Filipina tennis sensation, now sporting 2,281 points, jumped two spots higher ahead of the US Open, where she is expected to earn a seeding in the women's singles.</p><p>She is now the highest-ranked Southeast Asian player in WTA singles history, surpassing Yayuk Basuki of Indonesia and Thailand's Tamarine Tanasugarn, both of whom peaked at No.
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