Alexandra Eala rises to 18th in WTA rankings

Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala has risen to 18th in the WTA rankings following a series of significant performances. Her recent achievements include reaching the Wimbledon round of 16, where she defeated Iga Swiatek on Centre Court, and winning the DC Open title.

In a recent interview, the 21-year-old identified Serena Williams as the greatest female tennis player of all time. Eala also expressed admiration for Maria Sharapova, noting she has looked up to the athlete since childhood.

Eala is currently preparing for a series of tournaments in Asia, including the Singapore Open, China Open, and Wuhan Open, as she continues her ascent in the professional rankings.