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Alex Eala caps fairytale season with career-high world No. 15
Original: Alex Eala ends 2026 with a 47-26 win-loss record, 7 wins against top 10 players, a WTA 500 title, and a career-high rank
Filipino tennis star Alex Eala has closed out the 2026 season with a 47-26 win-loss record, including seven victories over top-10 players and a WTA 500 title. She climbed from world No. 53 to a career-high No. 15, making her the highest-ranked Southeast Asian tennis player in history. Fans are celebrating what many are calling a fairytale breakthrough year for the 20-year-old and for Philippine tennis.
Why now: Her season-ending ranking surge and historic status as Southeast Asia's top-ranked player are being celebrated as a landmark achievement for Philippine and regional tennis.
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- Alex Eala ends 2026 with a 47-26 win-loss record, 7 wins against top 10 players, a WTA 500 title, and a career-high ranking No.15 from No.53 at the start of 2026. She is now the highest-ranked Southeast Asian tennis player in history. A fairytale season for the Filipino tennis… · jikomayo@mastodon.world · 13
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