Tennis player Alex Eala dramatically improve her world ranking position by 14 spots, ascending to the top after claiming the prestigious WTA 125 championship title.
Philippine Tennis Star Alex Eala Climbs 14 Spots in WTA Rankings
Alex Eala, a 20-year-old tennis player from the Philippines, has made a significant leap in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings, following her impressive victory at the WTA 125 Guadalajara Open in Mexico.
The rankings update, which was released on Monday, September 8, saw Eala move up 14 spots to a new ranking of No. 61. This impressive climb is a direct result of her first-ever WTA Challenger crown, which she earned by defeating Panna Udvardy of Hungary in the final of the tournament with a score of 1-6, 7-5, 6-3.
Eala's journey to the title was not easy. She overcame tough challenges from Arianne Hartono of the Netherlands, Nicole Fossa Huergo of Italy, Varvara Lepchenko, and Kayla Day of the United States during the tournament.
Interestingly, Eala's new ranking is just behind that of Cristina Bucsa, a player from Spain, who also made a significant move in the rankings. Bucsa, who defeated Eala in the second round of the US Open two weeks ago, moved up from world No. 95 to No. 62.
Meanwhile, the top three rankings remain unchanged. Iga Swiatek of Poland continues to hold the No. 1 spot, while Coco Gauff of the USA remains at No. 3. Notably, Aryna Sabalenka, a Belarusian player, successfully defended her No. 1 ranking in the US Open, winning the tournament with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (3) over American challenger Amanda Anisimova.
However, the player who improved her WTA ranking by 14 places in the week of September 8, 2022, after her successful run at the WTA 125 Guadalajara Open in Mexico is not explicitly named in the search results. Sources mention Luisa Stefani's achievements and rankings in 2025 but do not confirm her ranking changes in September 2022 after Guadalajara.
Eala's career-high world ranking was No. 55, which she achieved after her runner-up finish in the WTA 250 Eastbourne Open in the United Kingdom. Her new ranking of No. 61 is five spots below her career-high, but this latest victory marks a significant step forward in her tennis career.
Eala's impressive performance in Guadalajara is a testament to her determination and skill. As she continues to climb the rankings, tennis fans can look forward to seeing more exciting matches from this promising young player.
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