History of Alexandra Eala in Timeline

Alexandra Eala is a Filipino professional tennis player who achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of world No. 29 on March 16, 2026. This accomplishment made her the highest-ranked Filipino player in WTA Tour history. Eala is the first Filipino tennis player to break into the top 50, defeat multiple top-5 players and major champions, and reach a tour-level final in the Open Era, marking a significant milestone in Philippine tennis.

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1985: Rizza Maniego-Eala's SEA Games Medal

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

May 23, 2005: Alexandra Eala's birth

On May 23, 2005, Alexandra Maniego Eala was born, marking the start of her journey as a professional tennis player.

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2018: Les Petit As tournament win and ITF Trofeo David Ferrer titles

In 2018, at age 12, Eala won the Les Petit As tournament. Later in October 2018, Eala also won singles and doubles titles (with Joelle Lilly Sophie Steur) at the ITF Trofeo David Ferrer under-18 tournament in Alicante, Spain, claiming her first under-18 title.

2019: Sponsorship deal with Nike

In 2019, Alexandra Eala signed a sponsorship deal to represent Nike, a global athletic apparel and footwear company.

2019: Orange Bowl girls’ doubles title and Junior Grand Slam debut

In 2019, Eala won the Orange Bowl girls’ doubles title with Evialina Laskevich. The same year, she made her junior Grand Slam tournament debut at the US Open, where she lost in the second round.

2019: Philippine Sportswriters Association Awards

Starting in 2019, Alexandra Eala has been recognized by the Philippine Sportswriters Association for her "outstanding" achievements in tennis at the PSA Annual Awards.

March 2020: Professional debut on ITF Women's World Tennis Tour

In March 2020, 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: ITF Junior Ranking

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

2020: Miko Eala's Penn State Tennis Career

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

2020: Australian Open and French Open

In 2020, Eala reached the third round at the Australian Open for singles and won the girls' doubles event partnered with Priska Madelyn Nugroho. At the 2020 French Open, Eala reached the semifinals.

January 2021: Maiden ITF title at W15 Manacor

In January 2021, Eala captured her maiden ITF title at the W15 Manacor event in Spain, becoming the youngest and lowest-seeded junior reserve to do so. This victory earned her entry into the WTA rankings. Later in 2021, she reached her first ITF doubles final at the W25 Platja d'Aro in Spain and made her WTA Tour debut at the Winners Open in Romania, becoming the first Filipino to win a tour-level match.

2021: SEA Games Bronze Medals

In 2021, Eala represented the Philippines at the SEA Games, winning bronze medals in women's singles, team, and mixed doubles events.

2021: Tatler Asia list

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

2021: French Open and Wimbledon achievements and Trofeo Bonfiglio tournament win

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

November 2022: Vogue Philippines Cover Appearance

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

2022: Asian Games Bronze Medals

In 2022, Alexandra Eala again represented the Philippines at the Asian Games, repeating with bronze medals in women's singles and mixed doubles events.

2022: US Open Girls' Singles Title

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

2022: Miami Open and ITF singles crown

In 2022, Eala received a wildcard into the Miami Open main draw, though she exited in the opening round. That year, she also secured her second ITF singles crown at the W25 Chiang Rai in Thailand.

2023: Graduation from Rafa Nadal Academy

In 2023, Alexandra Eala graduated from the Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor, Spain, marking the culmination of her education there.

2023: Grand Slam Competition and ITF Circuit Success

In 2023, Eala entered Grand Slam competition for the first time, appearing in the Australian Open qualifiers. Despite early-round exits at various Opens, she reached a career-high of No. 191 in September. Her rise was supported by strong performances on the ITF circuit, including titles at the W25 Yecla in Spain and the W25 Roehampton in the United Kingdom.

2024: ITF Titles Accumulated

By the end of 2024, Eala had accumulated a total of five ITF singles titles and three ITF doubles titles, marking a significant milestone in her professional career.

2024: Billie Jean King Cup Promotion

In 2024, Eala led Team Philippines to a 5–0 sweep in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group II, going undefeated and helping secure promotion to Group I with teammates.

2024: Grand Slam Qualifying and WTA Tour Appearances

In 2024, 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: ITF Singles and Doubles Titles, WTA Tour Progress

In 2024, Eala won the W100 Open Araba en Femenino in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, her biggest ITF singles title. She also collected three ITF doubles trophies and reached the quarterfinals of the Veneto Open and the semifinals of the WTA 125 Canberra Tennis International doubles event.

2024: Rizza Maniego-Eala's position

Until 2024, Rizza Maniego-Eala, Alexandra Eala's mother, served as the chief financial officer of Globe Telecom.

January 2025: Tatler Philippines Cover Appearance

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

March 31, 2025: Enters 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: 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 and Locally Brand Ambassador

In July 2025, for her Wimbledon debut, Nike gifted Eala with a hair tie designed in the form of a sampaguita blossom, the national flower of the Philippines. During the same month, Eala was also announced as a brand ambassador for Filipino juice brand Locally.

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, Eala recorded early-round exits in singles at the Mumbai Open, Oeiras Ladies Open, Madrid Open, Italian Open, Birmingham Open, and Nottingham Open. In doubles, she suffered first-round losses at the Mumbai Open, Oeiras Ladies Open, Birmingham Open, and Hong Kong Tennis Open.

February 2026: Brand ambassador for Milo

In February 2026, Alexandra Eala became a brand ambassador for Milo and co-led the #MyMILOStory campaign.

March 16, 2026: Career-high WTA singles ranking

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

2026: Philippine Sportswriters Association Awards

Alexandra Eala was recognized by the Philippine Sportswriters Association in 2026 for her "outstanding" achievements in tennis at the PSA Annual Awards.