Quick Info
| Profession | Professional tennis player |
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| Nationality | Filipino |
| Date of Birth | 23/05/2005 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birthplace | Quezon City, Philippines |
Latest News about Alex Eala
24/08/2026
Alex Eala climbed to a new career-high WTA singles ranking of world No. 18, which also made her the highest-ranked Southeast Asian in WTA singles history. The ranking update reflected her strong 2026 season and surpassed her earlier career best of No. 29.
07/09/2025
Eala won her first WTA singles title at the Guadalajara 125 Open after coming from behind to defeat Hungary’s Panna Udvardy in the final. The victory was a major breakthrough, as it made her the first Filipino professional player to win a WTA singles title.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Alexandra Maniego Eala |
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| Residence | Mallorca, Spain |
| Turned Pro | 03/2020 |
| Plays | Left-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Joan Bosch |
| Preferred Surface | Hard |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.75 m |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Rafa Nadal Academy |
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| Graduation Year | 2023 |
Personal Life
| Started Tennis Age | 4 |
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| Family Background | Sports-oriented family |
Family
| Father | Mike Eala |
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| Mother | Rosemarie Maniego-Eala |
| Sibling(s) | Brother |
| Mother's Occupation | Former national swimmer; former Globe Telecom chief financial officer |
Career
| Junior Career | Won the 2022 US Open girls' singles title; won junior Grand Slam doubles titles at the Australian Open and French Open; won the 2018 Les Petits As under-14 title. |
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| Professional Career | Began playing on the ITF circuit in 2020; made her WTA Tour debut in 2021; reached the Eastbourne final in 2025; won WTA 125 singles titles in 2025 and 2026; achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of world No. 29 in March 2026. |
| Notable Achievements | Highest-ranked Filipino in WTA Tour history; first Filipina to break into the top 30 in singles rankings; first Filipina to reach a WTA 1000 semifinal; first Filipino to break into the WTA top 100. |
Favourites
| Music | Upbeat Spanish music |
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| Movies | Comedy and horror movies |
| Food | Ice cream, rice, milk tea |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Left-handed with a two-handed backhand |
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| On-Court Strengths | Strong hard-court results |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/alex.eala/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/AlexEala/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started holding a tennis racket at age 4. | |
| 2. Trains at the Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca. | |
| 3. Was the first Filipino to win a junior Grand Slam singles title. | |
| 4. Has a brother who also plays tennis. | |
| 5. Won the 2018 Les Petits As title at age 12. |