Jović, 18, and Eala, 21, produced a thrilling display of aggressive, counterpunching tennis that lit up the biggest court in the sport.

MANILA, Philippines – Alexandra “Alex” Eala will not take home the US Open women’s singles title this year. She will also remain outside the top 10 female tennis players in the world. But for one week in the final major tournament of the year,

Alex Eala was incorrectly called American on Canadian TV. Here’s what happened and why the comment sparked backlash among Filipino fans.

Alex Eala’s night on Arthur Ashe offers perspective on a remarkable 17-month rise from world No. 140 to No. 18, a WTA title and a place among tennis’ Top 20.

Alex Eala is already one of the most famous figures in the Philippines, but the U.S. Open offers a stage where a national hero can become an international superstar.

Eala’s estimated net worth is between $6 million and $7 million as of September 2026, according to online reports. Her financial valuation reflects a historic breakout season on the WTA Tour, which has significantly increased both her on-court earnings and global marketability.

She is Alex Eala, a 21-year-old Filipina known for drawing fire-hazard crowds of Philippines-flag-waving fans at WTA Tour and Grand Slam tournaments. Her on-court ranking and off-court earnings are now rising to meet the level of her global popularity.

Alex Eala is one of tennis’s most popular stars right now, but was it right for her to get the main court over a Grand Slam champion? The internet is asking this exact question after former US Open champion Iga Swiatek’s third-round match was scheduled at the Grandstand Stadium.

Oleksandra Oliynykova thanked Alex Eala’s Filipino fans after their US Open match, offering a different view of Eala’s growing fan base.