Alex Eala
Profession: Athlete
Alex Eala is a trailblazing Filipina tennis player making waves in the international scene. Known for her aggressive play, court intelligence, and mental toughness, she is the highest-ranked Filipina in WTA history and a role model for aspiring athletes in the Philippines.
Alex gained global recognition after winning Grand Slam titles in the juniors circuit and continues to compete in ITF and WTA events, proudly representing the Philippines with every serve, rally, and victory.
Every match, every win, every number that tells her story.
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Tags: Tennis
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Career Highlights
Junior Grand Slams
- 2022 US Open Girls’ Singles Champion – first Filipino to win a Junior Grand Slam singles title
- 2021 French Open Girls’ Doubles Champion (w/ Oksana Selekhmeteva)
- 2020 Australian Open Girls’ Doubles Champion (w/ Priska Nugroho)
Professional Achievements
- Multiple ITF Women’s Circuit titles
- Represented the Philippines in SEA Games and Asian Games
- Reached career-high WTA ranking inside the Top 200 (and climbing)
- Notable wins over higher-ranked players in WTA 250 and ITF events
Education & Training
- Trains at the prestigious Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Spain
- Balances athletic and academic responsibilities as a student-athlete
- Fluent in English and Filipino, also speaks some Spanish
Fun Facts
- Comes from a sports-inclined family: her mother Rizza Maniego-Eala is a former national swimmer and current sports executive
- Her uncle Nilo Eala served as PBA commissioner
- One of her biggest tennis idols is Rafael Nadal
- First Filipino to be featured on the WTA’s “Rising Stars” spotlight
- Passionate about inspiring young Filipinos, especially girls, to pursue sports
- Known for her quote: “This is not just for me. This is for the future of Philippine tennis.”
Style of Play
- Aggressive baseline player with a powerful two-handed backhand
- Strong mental game and court coverage
- Adaptable to both singles and doubles formats