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Alex Eala seen to reach No. 15 in Women’s Tennis Association world rankings at the end of her season - BusinessWorld Online
She finished runner-up in Hong Kong and earned 100 ranking points, becoming the highest-ranked Filipino and Southeast Asian player in WTA history.
- On Monday, November 9, 2026, 21-year-old Filipina Alex Eala reached a career-high world No. 15 ranking following her runner-up finish at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open. This milestone marks a historic achievement for Philippine and Southeast Asian tennis.
- Eala's rise capped a breakthrough 2026 season featuring her first WTA Tour title at the Washington Open in August, a fourth-round finish at Wimbledon, and a bronze medal at the Asian Games. She also recorded seven victories over top-10 opponents.
- During Sunday's championship match, Eala struggled with a knee injury while losing 6-3, 0-6 to American Claire Liu. She described the season as a "fairy tale" and told reporters, "This season has changed my life."
- This new ranking positions Eala for a potentially favorable draw at the 2027 Australian Open. Players seeded within the top 16 generally avoid facing other top seeds until the fourth round of a Grand Slam tournament.
- On December 8, Eala will celebrate her season with a homecoming exhibition match against Indonesian tennis star Janice Tjen at the 55,000-seater Philippine Arena in Bulacan. This closes her remarkable 2026 campaign.
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