The 19-year-old Alexandra Eala from the Philippines beat Madison Keys, who is ranked as one of the top tennis players in the world.
Eala delivered a dominant performance, securing a straight-sets victory, 6-4, 6-2, early Monday (Manila time).
Coming off a hard-fought win against former Grand Slam champion Jelena Ostapenko, the 19-year-old rising athlete carried her momentum into the match against Keys.
Displaying exceptional shot-making, composure, and strategic play, Eala controlled the match from the baseline while capitalizing on her opponent’s errors.
BIGGEST WIN OF HER CAREER! 👏
— wta (@WTA) March 23, 2025
Alexandra Eala defeats Keys 6-4, 6-2 and will face Badosa in the next round! #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/pSkqPoogtN
Eala’s win over Keys makes her the first Filipino player in the Open Era to defeat a top-10 opponent, further solidifying her status as a formidable contender on the WTA Tour.
Her performance at the Miami Open is expected to boost her ranking and open doors for more opportunities in the professional circuit.
The victory has sparked excitement among Filipino tennis fans, with many praising Eala’s unwavering determination and skill on the court.
With this milestone win, Alexandra Eala advances to the next round, where she aims to continue her historic run and prove herself against the world’s best players.
Alexandra Eala is a professional tennis player from the Philippines. She is a rising star in the sport, who trained at the Rafa Nadal Academy and earned recognition for her strong performances in junior and professional tournaments. She became the first Filipino to win a junior Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2022 and continues to make waves in the WTA Tour.
She hails from Quezon City, Philippines.
Her parents are Mike Eala and Rizza Maniego-Eala. Her mother was a former national swimmer for the Philippines.
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