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Alex Eala Makes History at Miami Open, Reaches Semifinals

4/2/2025

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Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala, just 19, made waves at the Miami Open by defeating three Grand Slam champions on her way to the semifinals. Although she fell to Jessica Pegula, Eala's remarkable journey has catapulted her to a career-high ranking of 72, marking her as the first Filipina in the WTA top 100. She hopes to inspire the next generation of Filipino athletes with her achievements.

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Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala, just 19, made waves at the Miami Open by defeating three Grand Slam champions on her way to the semifinals. Although she fell to Jessica Pegula, Eala's remarkable journey has catapulted her to a career-high ranking of 72, marking her as the first Filipina in the WTA top 100. She hopes to inspire the next generation of Filipino athletes with her achievements.