Alex Eala Slips to No. 67 in WTA Rankings, Withdraws from Upcoming Tournaments

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by Misha Cruz

Alex Eala Slips to No. 67 in WTA Rankings
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala. Photo: Getty Images.

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala continues to face tough challenges on hard courts, most recently exiting early from the National Bank Open in Canada. The setback has caused her to slide two spots in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) live rankings, now sitting at No. 67 after previously reaching a career-high of 65.

Eala’s struggles were further compounded by her decision to pull out of the upcoming Cincinnati Open—a move that will significantly affect her ranking due to the loss of potential points from the high-profile tournament.

The withdrawal wasn’t made lightly. Eala’s camp cited the need for rest and recovery as the primary reason, especially after she experienced shoulder pain during her first-round match in Montreal, prompting a medical timeout. Concerned about her physical condition, her team opted to prioritize her long-term health over pushing through the event.

In line with this decision, Eala has also withdrawn from the Abierto GNP Seguros Monterrey Open in Mexico, which is scheduled to take place on August 18. The young athlete’s team is taking a cautious approach, aiming to ensure she is fully fit and ready for her next major challenge.

All eyes are now on Eala’s potential return at the US Open, scheduled from August 24 to September 7 in Queens, New York. The Grand Slam tournament is one of the biggest stages in tennis, and Eala is hoping to make a strong comeback there if her recovery goes as planned.

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This latest development comes amid a year of steady progress for Eala, who has been breaking new ground for Philippine tennis on the global stage. Though recent setbacks have slowed her momentum, her team remains optimistic that with proper rest, she can bounce back stronger.

For now, fans and supporters are hopeful that Eala will return refreshed and ready to compete at her highest level when she steps back onto the court at the US Open.