Alexandra Eala Makes Philippine Tennis History with Miami Open Semi-Final Berth

The 19-year-old wildcard defeated World No. 2 Iga Swiatek in straight sets, securing her spot in the WTA top-100 rankings for the first time.

Alexandra Eala defeated Iga Swiatek 6-2, 7-5 to advance to the Miami Open semi-finals, becoming the first Filipino player to reach a WTA 1000 semi-final.
Eala's historic run included victories over three Grand Slam champions: Madison Keys, Jelena Ostapenko, and Swiatek.
This marks a breakthrough for the 19-year-old, who had not won a WTA main draw match prior to the tournament and will now debut in the WTA top-100 rankings.
Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam winner, continues to face challenges in 2025, struggling with on-court form and external pressures, including harassment incidents at the tournament.
Eala credits her success to her training at the Rafael Nadal Academy under Toni Nadal, highlighting the emergence of young talent on the WTA Tour.