Amanda Anisimova has described Alex Eala\u2019s fans as \u201cincredible\u201d and declared that the Filipina star is \u201csuch a good representation of her country.\u201d<\/p>\n
Eala<\/a> is a trailblazer for tennis in the Philippines, having already established herself as her nation\u2019s most successful player by far.<\/p>\n The 20-year-old, who is set to climb to a career-high ranking of 32nd next week, is the only player from the Philippines to ever be ranked in the top 100.<\/p>\n During her breakout 2025 season, Eala became her country\u2019s first player to reach a WTA Tour<\/a> final and win a Grand Slam match.<\/p>\n She has received remarkable support from her compatriots at tournaments so far in 2026, including at the WTA 1000 in Dubai this week, where she reached the quarter-finals.<\/p>\n After her second round upset win against world No 8 Jasmine Paolini in Dubai, Eala said of the crowd: \u201cI looked up and there were Filipinos for days. It\u2019s really such a blessing to be able to play in these sorts of atmospheres.<\/p>\n \u201cI am really privileged and thankful that I\u2019m able to introduce this new sporting world \u2013 women\u2019s tennis \u2013 to a new demographic. I think they\u2019re really enjoying it and I hope it will inspire young girls and women of all ages to take up sports.\u201d<\/p>\n Alex Eala News<\/p>\n Alex Eala gets honest about \u2018gap\u2019 to Coco Gauff after heavy Dubai Championships loss<\/a><\/p>\n Coco Gauff sends classy message to Alex Eala\u2019s fans after Dubai showdown<\/a><\/p>\n