Filipina tennis star Alex Eala has reached a new milestone, achieving a career-high world ranking of No. 15 in the latest WTA rankings released on November 9, 2026.
This ranking leap comes after Eala's impressive runner-up finish at the Hong Kong Open, where she faced American Claire Liu in the final.
A Historic Rise in Rankings
Eala's ascension marks a significant moment in her career as she surpasses Japanese tennis icon Naomi Osaka, who now holds the No. 17 position.
Eala is now the second-highest-ranked Asian player, following world No. 1 Elena Rybakina.
This season has changed my life for the better. I’m incredibly proud of the work we’ve put in this year.
Alex Eala, Tennis Player
The upcoming event, "Alex Eala Live: Game. Set. Celebrate," will feature an exhibition match against Janice Tjen from Indonesia, ranked world No. 60.
Eala's rise to prominence in the WTA rankings reflects a growing trend of success among Filipino athletes on the international stage.
With Eala's current ranking, she joins a select group of top Asian players, alongside Rybakina, Osaka, and rising Chinese talents Qinwen Zheng and Xinyu Wang.