Overview

• Alexandra Eala defeated World No. 5 Madison Keys in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, becoming the first Filipino player to beat a top-10 opponent in the Open Era.
• This victory follows Eala's second-round win over Jelena Ostapenko, her first triumph against a top-30 player, in another standout performance.
• Eala's three main-draw wins at this year's Miami Open surpass the combined total of all previous Filipino players in the tournament's history.
• Eala credits her development to her training at the Rafa Nadal Academy since age 13 and the foundational support of her family, who facilitated her move to Spain.
• The 19-year-old will face 10th seed Paula Badosa in the round of 16 as she continues her remarkable run in Miami.