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
16/03/2026
Alex Eala reached a career-high WTA singles ranking of world No. 29, which made her the highest-ranked Filipino in WTA Tour history. The ranking milestone also confirmed her as the first Filipina to break into the top 30 in singles.
2025
Eala had a breakout 2025 season, reaching her maiden WTA Tour final at Eastbourne and winning her first WTA 125 title in Guadalajara. She also made history by becoming the first player from the Philippines to reach a WTA 1000 semifinal and the first Filipino woman in the Open Era to defeat a major champion at tour level.
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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. |