Rising Filipino star Alex Eala won the 2022 US Open junior singles title, becoming the first Filipino to achieve this remarkable feat. She has trained at the Rafa Nadal Academy since she was 12. In addition, she won the junior doubles title at the 2020 Australian Open and the 2021 French Open.

After a few years playing on the ITF tour, Eala made strides quickly on the WTA tour. At the 2025 Miami Open, she defeated Grand Slam champion Madison Keys to ink the biggest career win after entering the tournament via a wild card.

Her mother Rizza Maniego-Eala was an accomplished swimmer. Her brother, Michael, played college tennis at Pennsylvania State University. Her sponsors are Globe, Nike, and Babolat. She has earned over $100,000 in her career.

Alex Eala’s Sponsors

Nike

Eala has a clothing and shoe sponsorship deal with Nike

Babolat

Eala has a racquet sponsorship contract with Babolat. She uses the Babolat Pure Aero racquet.

Globe

Alex Eala has been an ambassador for telecom company Globe for many years