Published March 17, 2026 6:53pm
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A year after her breakthrough run, Alexandra “Alex” Eala returns to the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida looking to build on her historic showing at the Miami Open.
In 2025, Eala introduced herself on the global stage, defeating top players en route to a stunning semifinal appearance. That performance propelled her into the WTA Top 100 and jumpstarted a milestone season, including Grand Slam main draw debuts, a WTA 125 title, and a Southeast Asian Games gold medal.
Now seeded No. 31, the world No. 29 Eala enters the 2026 edition with a first-round bye.
ScheduleRound of 64: Eala vs. Laura Siegemund / Petra Marcinko (No official schedule yet)Draw
Eala awaits the winner between Laura Siegemund and Petra Marcinko. If she advances to the Round of 32, she could face Iga Swiatek, who also has a first-round bye and will play the winner of Magda Linette vs. Varvara Gracheva.
Ranking Points and Prize Money
The Miami Open is a WTA 1000 event. The champion earns 1,000 ranking points and $1,151,380.
First round: 10 | $24,335 Second round: 35 | $36,110 Third round: 65 | $61,865 Fourth round: 120 | $105,720 Quarterfinals: 215 | $193,645 Semifinals: 390 | $340,190 Finalist: 650 | $612,340 Champion: 1000 | $1,151,380
(Source: WTA)
2025 Miami Open RecapRound of 128: Eala def. Katie Volynets (USA), 6-3, 7-6(3) Round of 64: Eala def. Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia), 7-6(2), 7-5 Round of 32: Eala def. Madison Keys (USA), 6-4, 6-2 Round of 16: Eala advanced via walkover Quarterfinals: Eala def. Iga Swiatek (Poland), 6-2, 7-5 Semifinals: Eala vs. Jessica Pegula, 7-6(3), 5-7, 6-3
—JKC, GMA Integrated News