Eala on track to become one of world's highest-paid female athletes -- Forbes
Forbes projects that 21-year-old Filipina tennis star Alex Eala is on track to become one of the world's highest-paid female athletes by 2027. Her rising marketability and strong performance on the WTA Tour have already generated significant off-court earnings.
Why it matters
Eala's rapid financial ascent highlights the growing commercial power of young international athletes in the global sports market.
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Eala on track to become one of world's highest-paid female athletes -- Forbes
In its cover story, Forbes estimated that the 21-year-old Filipina tennis star has already raked in more than $5 million in off-court earnings, before taxes and fees -- a figure that could rise significantly as her marketability continues to soar.
Alexandra Eala, of the Philippines, reacts during her match against Mary Stoiana, of the United States, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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