History of Alexandra Eala in Timeline

Alexandra Eala is a prominent Filipino professional tennis player, achieving a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 29. She holds the distinction of being the highest-ranked Filipino player in WTA Tour history. Eala is the first Filipino to break into the top 30, achieve multiple victories against top-10 players and major champions, and reach a tour-level final in the Open Era, marking significant milestones for Philippine tennis.

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1985: Rosemarie Maniego-Eala won bronze at SEA Games

In 1985, Rosemarie Maniego-Eala, Alexandra Eala's mother, won a bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke at the SEA Games.

May 23, 2005: Alexandra Eala's Birth

On May 23, 2005, Alexandra Maniego Eala was born.

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2018: Won Les Petit As tournament and ITF Trofeo David Ferrer

In 2018, at age 12, Alexandra Eala won the Les Petit As tournament. In October 2018, Eala won singles and doubles titles at the ITF Trofeo David Ferrer under-18 tournament in Alicante, Spain.

2019: Signed with Nike

In 2019, Alexandra Eala signed a sponsorship deal to represent Nike.

2019: Recognized by Philippine Sportswriters Association

In 2019, Alexandra Eala was first recognized by the Philippine Sportswriters Association for her "outstanding" achievements in tennis.

2019: Won Orange Bowl Girls' Doubles Title and Junior Grand Slam Debut

In 2019, Alexandra Eala won the Orange Bowl girls’ doubles title with Evialina Laskevich. In 2019, she also made her junior Grand Slam tournament debut at the US Open.

March 2020: Began Professional Career

In March 2020, Alexandra Eala began her professional career, making her debut on the ITF Women's World Tennis Tour at the W15 Monastir series in Tunisia, where she won her first professional match.

October 6, 2020: Reached ITF Junior Ranking No. 2

On October 6, 2020, Alexandra Eala reached an ITF junior combined ranking of world No. 2.

2020: Miko Eala played tennis for Pennsylvania State University

From 2020, Michael Francis "Miko" Eala, Alexandra Eala's older brother, started playing tennis for the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions.

2020: Australian Open Performance and French Open Semifinals

In 2020, Alexandra Eala reached the third round at the Australian Open for singles and won the girls' doubles event. At the 2020 French Open, Eala reached the semifinals.

January 2021: Captured Maiden ITF Title

In January 2021, Alexandra Eala captured her maiden ITF title at the W15 Manacor event in Spain, becoming the youngest and lowest-seeded junior reserve to do so. The victory earned her entry into the WTA rankings.

2021: 2021 SEA Games Bronze Medals

At the 2021 SEA Games, Alexandra Eala won bronze medals in women's singles, team, and mixed doubles.

2021: Included in Tatler Asia's List

In 2021, Tatler Asia included Alexandra Eala in its annual list of Asia's most influential people.

2021: Won Second Junior Grand Slam and Trofeo Bonfiglio

In 2021, at the French Open girls' doubles tournament, Alexandra Eala won her second junior Grand Slam doubles title with Oksana Selekhmeteva. In July 2021, Eala won the singles and doubles events at the 61st Trofeo Bonfiglio tournament held in Milan. At Wimbledon 2021, she reached the second round.

November 2022: Appeared on Vogue Philippines Cover

In November 2022, Alexandra Eala appeared on the cover of Vogue Philippines.

2022: 2022 Asian Games Bronze Medals

At the 2022 Asian Games, Alexandra Eala repeated with bronze medals in women's singles and mixed doubles.

2022: Won US Open Girls' Singles Title

In 2022, Alexandra Eala became the first Filipino to win a major junior title by claiming the girls' singles title at the US Open.

2022: Miami Open Wildcard and Second ITF Singles Crown

In 2022, Alexandra Eala received a wildcard into the Miami Open main draw, and secured her second ITF singles crown at the W25 Chiang Rai in Thailand.

2023: Grand Slam Competition and ITF Titles

In 2023, Alexandra Eala entered Grand Slam competition at the Australian Open qualifiers. She achieved a career-high of No. 191 in September and secured titles at the W25 Yecla in Spain and the W25 Roehampton in the United Kingdom.

2023: Graduation from Rafa Nadal Academy

In 2023, Alexandra Eala graduated from the Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor, Spain.

2024: Accumulation of ITF Titles

By the end of 2024, Alexandra Eala had accumulated a total of five ITF singles titles and three ITF doubles titles.

2024: Led Team Philippines in Billie Jean King Cup

In 2024, Alexandra Eala led Team Philippines to a 5–0 sweep in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group II, securing promotion to Group I.

2024: Grand Slam qualifying rounds exits and WTA Tour appearances

In 2024, Alexandra Eala was unable to progress beyond the qualifying rounds at all four Grand Slam tournaments—the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. Her 2024 campaign included appearances across the WTA Tour: Miami, Madrid, Abu Dhabi, Guadalajara, and Wuhan, as well as several 250 and 125-level competitions.

2024: Victory at W100 Open Araba en Femenino and ITF Doubles Trophies

In 2024, Alexandra Eala won the W100 Open Araba en Femenino in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, her biggest ITF singles title to date. She also collected three ITF doubles trophies.

2024: Rosemarie Maniego-Eala's CFO departure

In 2024, Rosemarie Maniego-Eala, Alexandra Eala's mother, ceased to be the Globe Telecom chief financial officer.

January 2025: Appeared on Tatler Philippines Cover

In January 2025, Alexandra Eala appeared on the cover of Tatler Philippines.

March 31, 2025: Entered WTA Top 100

On March 31, 2025, Alexandra Eala entered the WTA's top 100 as the first Filipino to achieve the feat, ranking at No. 75.

April 2025: Awarded Premios Tanglaw Trophy

In April 2025, Alexandra Eala was awarded the Premios Tanglaw trophy by the Philippine embassy in Madrid for her contributions to strengthening Philippines–Spain relations.

July 2025: Wimbledon Debut, Locally Ambassador

In July 2025, for her Wimbledon debut, Nike gifted Alexandra Eala with a hair tie designed in the form of a sampaguita blossom. Also in July 2025, Eala was announced as a brand ambassador for Filipino juice brand Locally.

2025: 2025 SEA Games Gold and Bronze Medals

At the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, Alexandra Eala captured gold in women's singles and bronzes in mixed doubles and women's team events.

2025: Early-Round Exits in Singles and Doubles

In 2025, Alexandra Eala recorded early-round exits in singles at various tournaments, including the Mumbai Open, Oeiras Ladies Open, and Madrid Open. She also experienced first-round losses in doubles at several tournaments.

February 2026: Brand ambassador for Milo

In February 2026, Alexandra Eala became a brand ambassador for Milo.

March 16, 2026: Achieved Career-High WTA Ranking

On March 16, 2026, Alexandra Eala achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of world No. 29, making her the highest-ranked Filipino in WTA Tour history.

2026: Auckland Open Semifinals and Australian Open Debut

In 2026, Alexandra Eala commenced her season at the Auckland Open, reaching the semifinals of both the singles and doubles events. Eala then made her Australian Open debut, exiting in the first round of both singles and doubles.