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Teen Tennis Star Eala Upsets Three Champions at Miami Open

4/4/2025

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Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala, just 19, stunned the world at the 2025 Miami Open by toppling three Grand Slam champions on her way to the semi-finals. Her remarkable journey propelled her from No. 140 to No. 75 in the WTA Rankings, with experts likening her dynamic play to legends Marcelo Rios and John McEnroe.

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Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala, just 19, stunned the world at the 2025 Miami Open by toppling three Grand Slam champions on her way to the semi-finals. Her remarkable journey propelled her from No. 140 to No. 75 in the WTA Rankings, with experts likening her dynamic play to legends Marcelo Rios and John McEnroe.