Published March 17, 2026 6:53pm
Updated March 18, 2026 11:26am <\/p>\n
Add GMA on Google <\/a> <\/p>\n Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. <\/p>\n A year after her breakthrough run, Alexandra \u201cAlex\u201d Eala<\/a> returns to the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida looking to build on her historic showing at the Miami Open.<\/p>\n 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<\/a> and jumpstarted a milestone season, including Grand Slam main draw debuts, a WTA 125 title, and a Southeast Asian Games gold medal.<\/a><\/p>\n Now seeded No. 31, the world No. 29 Eala enters the 2026 edition with a first-round bye<\/a>.<\/p>\n ScheduleRound of 64: Eala vs. Laura Siegemund\u00a0(No official schedule yet)Draw<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Ranking Points and Prize Money<\/p>\n The Miami Open is a WTA 1000 event. The champion earns 1,000 ranking points and $1,151,380.<\/p>\n 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<\/p>\n (Source: WTA<\/a>)<\/p>\n