If you haven’t heard the name Alex Eala yet, consider this your official heads-up.
The 20-year-old from the Philippines has been on an absolute tear through the WTA, knocking off some of the biggest names in women’s tennis — and she hasn’t even turned 21. (Her birthday is May 23, for anyone who wants to mark the calendar.)
We’re talking wins over Iga Świątek, Madison Keys, Jeļena Ostapenko, and Coco Gauff. That’s not a wish list. That’s her actual résumé. And her most recent results should push her into the top 30 for the first time in her career.
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