Alex Eala reaches a new dimension by entering the world top 15

Alex Eala continues to break through in the women's circuit. The Filipina has qualified for the final of the WTA 250 in Hong Kong after defeating Maria Sakkari (7-5, 3-6, 6-4) in a highly demanding match. A victory that not only allows her to compete for a new title but also brings with it an even greater reward: Eala will debut in the top 15 of the world ranking in the next update, regardless of what happens in the final.

At just 21 years old, the tournament's second seed continues to showcase extraordinary progress. Since the beginning of 2025, she has climbed 120 positions to reach the best ranking of her career, a journey that will now allow her to rank among the fifteen best tennis players in the world. This is a particularly significant leap for a player who has long had questions surrounding her true competitive ceiling.

The match against Sakkari was not an easy path either. The Greek, a former world number three and currently ranked 30th, posed a battle lasting almost three hours, with interruptions due to rain and a second set that ended up falling in her favor. Her twelve aces were not enough to stop Eala, who managed to stay calm during the crucial moments and close the match 6-4 in the final set.

Claire Liu, the final obstacle

The Filipina will now have the opportunity to put the icing on the cake of an unforgettable week. Her opponent will be Claire Liu, who earlier won the other semifinal against the qualifier and great revelation of the tournament, Alexandra Shubladze (7-5, 6-4).

Eala will seek to win a new title and confirm on the court what she has already achieved in the ranking. At 21, her presence among the fifteen best in the world is a reality. What once seemed like a distant goal is now simply another step in a career that continues to grow.

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