Alex Eala Keeps Climbing: Pinay Star Breaks Into WTA Finals Hunt
Alex Eala continues to build serious momentum on the international tennis scene after moving up to 17th place in the live race for the 2026 WTA Finals. The jump came after her strong run to the fourth round of the Miami Open, another big signal that the Filipina standout is no longer just a prospect—she is already in the mix.
Before the tournament, Eala was running 19th in the live race. Her latest result pushed her higher, while in the official WTA Finals race she was listed 24th with 591 points before the standings get updated once the Miami Open wraps up next week.
The distinction matters. The WTA Finals race tracks points earned only during the current season, while the regular rankings count results across the previous 12 months. That means Eala’s climb in the race reflects how well she is performing right now, not just a carryover from older results.
She is next set to face Karolina Muchova in the round of 16, a tough test but also another chance to collect valuable points. Only the top eight players in the singles race will qualify for the season-ending WTA Finals in Riyadh this November, so every deep run matters a lot from here.
For Philippine tennis fans, this is the exciting part: hindi na lang feel-good story si Alex Eala. She is stacking results, pushing higher, and putting herself in position to chase one of the biggest year-end stages in women’s tennis.
