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Seventeen-year-old Alexandra Eala has grabbed the limelight after winning the women’s singles title at the US Open Juniors

Here is everything you need to know about Alexandra Eala’s life, career, net worth, salary and more.

Alexandra Eala Facts

Full nameAlexandra Maniego Eala
Popular nameAlexandra Eala
Birth PlaceQuezon City, Philippines
ResidencePhilippines
Father’s NameMike Eala
Mother’s NameRizza Maniego Eala
SiblingsMiko Eala
Star SignAries
Net Worth (2022)$1 million
Prize money till dateUS $55,887
Age17 years
Date of Birth23 May, 2005
Height (ft)NA
Weight (kg)NA
NationalityFilipino
Turned pro2020
PlaysLeft-handed (two-handed backhand)

Credits: WTA

Alexandra Eala Career

Alexandra Eala recently became the first Filipino to win a junior Grand Slam singles title after defeating Lucie Havlickova of a Czech Republic in the final of the US Open. She became the first Filipino to capture a junior Grand Slam singles crown as she toppled Lucie Havlickova, 6-2, 6-4, in the final of the US Open in New York. Let us take a look at her career so far.

Eala won her first ever juniors title at the 2020 Australian girls’ doubles event, partnering Priska Madelyn Nugroho. They defeated Živa Falkner and Matilda Mutavdzic in the final. Eala peaked in the junior rankings at No. 2 after reaching the semifinals at the 2020 French Open girls’ singles competition.

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In 2021, Eala paid tribute to her roots on Independence Day following another major triumph, this time on the clay court in Paris. Eala and her Russian partner Oksana Selekhmeteva captured the French Open girls’ doubles title Saturday. They were the top seeds in the tournament, won after knocking off Maria Bondarenko of Russia and Amarissa Kiara Tóth of Hungary, 6–0, 7–5, in the final.

Alexandra Eala Net Worth and Salary

As of September 2022, Eala has earned total prize money of US$ 56,000. She has a very promising future, and it’s only a matter of time before she hits even bigger numbers in terms of her purse. So far, she has accumulated an estimated net worth of US$1 million with a major part of it coming from her sponsorship deals. The talented youngster has had some lucrative deals with big companies including Nike.

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Alexandra Eala Personal Life

Eala comes from a family with a rich sporting background. Her mother Rizza is a 1985 Southeast Asian Games bronze medalist in the 100-meter backstroke and currently serves as the chief financial officer of Globe Telecom. She is the niece of former Philippine Basketball Association commissioner and PSC Chairman Noli Eala. Her brother, Michael (Miko), plays tennis for the Pennsylvania State University. She has been a student of the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar in Manacor, Mallorca, Spain, since she was 12 years old.

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Alexandra Eala Endorsements

As an upcoming tennis star, it is understandable that Eala has a long list of sponsors and endorsements in his pocket. However, all the details regarding the same are not available in public domain yet although we know that Nike has been one of her leading sponsors. Eala’s list of sponsors are expected to see a massive rise following her juniors title win at the US Open.

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Alexandra Eala FAQs

When was Alexandra Eala born?
Alexandra Eala was born on the 23rd of May in 2005
Where is Alexandra Eala from?
Alexandra Eala is from the Asian country of Philippines
Where was Alexandra Eala born?
Eala was born in Quezon City, Philippines
How many ITF titles does Eala have?
Eala has won 2 ITF titles so far in her career
What is Alexandra Eala’s net worth?
Eala has a net worth of around US$ 1 million

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