Alex Eala Breaks Into WTA Top 70, Set to Debut at Italian Open - Asian Journal News

Alex Eala continues rise in ranks ahead of Italian Open

MANILA, Philippines—Alex Eala’s rise continues. The Filipino tennis star notched a new career-high in the WTA rankings at No. 70 as of Monday. READ: Alex Eala happy to be part in PH’s growing love for tennis Eala climbed two spots in the rankings nearly two weeks after her campaign at the Madrid Open. The 19-year-old Eala handily beat Bulgaria’s Victoriya Tomova to open her bid in Madrid but lost to five-time Grand Slam champion Isa Swiatek of P…

Alex Eala Breaks Into WTA Top 70, Set to Debut at Italian Open - Asian Journal News

Photo credit – from Alex Eala Instagram Page ROME — Filipino tennis rising star Alex Eala has achieved a new career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 70 as of May... The post Alex Eala Breaks Into WTA Top 70, Set to Debut at Italian Open appeared first on Asian Journal News.

Alex Eala in line for Italian Open rankings boost ahead of Rome debut

Alex Eala is primed and ready to take another big step in her career. After her stunning breakout run at the Miami Open back in March, the 19-year-old has been adjusting to life in the spotlight and now faces her latest test. Eala has automatically entered the Italian Open main draw after a handful of withdrawals – the first time she has not had to qualify or receive a wildcard at a WTA 1000 event. It will be the Filipina’s third clay-court even…