Alex Eala’s remarkable journey at the Miami Open came to an end after a hard-fought semifinal match against Jessica Pegula. Despite the 7-6, 5-7, 6-3 loss, the 19-year-old Filipina tennis star left the tournament with her head held high, having made history as the first player from the Philippines to reach the semifinals of a WTA 1000 event.
Eala’s run in Miami captured the hearts of fans worldwide, as she defeated top-ranked players, including Iga Swiatek and Madison Keys, on her way to the final four. Her resilience and skill on the court earned her admiration and respect, while her humility and gratitude off the court endeared her to supporters.
After the match, Eala expressed her appreciation for the overwhelming support she received throughout the tournament. She shared her gratitude for her team, fans, and the Filipino community, who rallied behind her during her historic run. Eala’s performance in Miami has solidified her status as a rising star in women’s tennis, and her journey continues to inspire aspiring athletes.
As she looks ahead to future tournaments, Eala remains focused on improving her game and building on the momentum she gained in Miami. Her breakthrough performance has not only elevated her career but also brought pride to her home country, marking a significant step in her promising journey.
Alex Eala feels the love despite the loss
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— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) March 28, 2025
Pegula in Miami, ranking, and results in 2025
Now ranked no.4, the American achieved a composed 20-5 match record in 2025. The American is playing at the moment in Miami where she overcame Unknown Player bye, the world no.84 Bernarda Pera 6-4 6-4, the world no.33 Anna Kalinskaya 6-7(3) 6-2 7-6(2), the world no.29 Marta Kostyuk 6-2 6-3, the world no.60 Emma Raducanu 6-4 6-7(3) 6-2 and the world no.140 Alexandra Eala 7-6(3) 5-7 6-3.
Jessica Pegula will fight against the world no.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final. Their head to head is 6-2 for Sabalenka.
Pegula clinched 1 title in 2025 in Austin. The American was the finalist in Adelaide (Adelaide International).
Jessica won 8 titles in her career: 7 on hard courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)
Alexandra Eala in 2025
LWWWWLWLWL Currently ranked no.140, Alexandra played her last match on the 27th of March when she was defeated by world no.4 Jessica Pegula 7-6(3) 5-7 6-3 in the semifinal in Miami (draw).
During this season the Filipino achieved an overall 14-8 match record. Alexandra Eala’s best result of the year was reaching the semifinal in the Canberra and Miami.
Jessica Pegula and Alexandra Eala squared off just on 1 occasion. Their current head to head is 1-0 for Pegula.
