Eala climbs to World No. 54 following impressive run in China

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala continues her steady climb in the professional ranks, reaching a new career-high of World No. 54 in the latest WTA rankings released on Monday. This achievement surpasses her previous best of No. 56 set in June, marking another milestone in what has been her most impressive season yet.

Eala’s rise from No. 58 comes on the heels of a productive Asian swing, where she competed in a trio of WTA events in China. The 20-year-old advanced to the semifinals of the WTA 125 Jingshan Open and the quarterfinals of the WTA 125 Suzhou Open, before bowing out in the Wuhan Open qualifiers, a WTA 1000 tournament.
 

Her recent run also underscored her endurance and determination — grinding through five three-set matches in eight days, Eala showcased her growing maturity and competitive grit on tour.

With momentum on her side, Eala now turns her focus to the Kinoshita Group Japan Open and the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open, both WTA 250 events, as she looks to close out the year on a strong note.