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Alex Eala’s career-high WTA ranking

Update 1 of 1LatestNov 10, 8:32 PM UTCDay 4
Alex Eala reaches career-high No. 15 after a breakthrough season
A first-title season carries the Filipina to a record ranking despite a decisive Hong Kong final defeat. Australian Open seeding protection remains a possibility, not a promise.
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Earliest sourceAlex Eala Tennis NewsOct 8, 3:03 PM UTC
What we knew first
- No. 15Eala’s new career-high ranking
- 6–3, 6–0Claire Liu’s winning score in the final
- 6 pointsEala’s lead over No. 16 Cirstea

Who reported

Who reported

19 outlets · 25 sources

11 of 19 had reported by this moment

Tennis MajorsFirst to reporttennismajors.com · Nov 7, 12:21 PM UTC2
1. Eala edges Sakkari to reach Hong Kong final and the top 15Nov 7 UTC
2. Claire Liu vs Alexandra Eala - Match WTA - Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2026 - FinalNov 7 UTC
Women's Tennis Associationwtatennis.com · Nov 8, 11:20 AM UTC6
Malay Mailmalaymail.com · Nov 8, 12:19 PM UTC1
1. Alex Eala’s breakthrough year ends with tears, pride and a projected rise to world No. 15Nov 8 UTC
Al Jazeeraaljazeera.com · Nov 8, 2:19 PM UTC1
1. Tearful Alex Eala loses Hong Kong Open final to Claire Liu in straight sets | TennisNov 8 UTC
The POSTthepost.ph · Nov 8, 4:00 PM UTC1
1. Alex Eala caps breakthrough season with Hong Kong Open runner-up finishNov 8 UTC
The Straits Timesstraitstimes.com · Nov 9, 7:23 AM UTC1
1. Alexandra Eala ready for rest after breakout seasonNov 9 UTC
The Nationalthenationalnews.com · Nov 9, 7:57 AM UTC1
1. Alex Eala rises to career-high world No 15 ranking after 'fairy tale' season ends in Hong KongNov 9 UTC
RAPPLERrappler.com · Nov 9, 12:12 PM UTC1
1. Alex Eala records new career-high world No. 15, lands as Asia’s 2nd bestNov 9 UTC

Who's involved

Who's involved

People

Alexandra EalaFilipino tennis player
Claire LiuUS American tennis player

Organizations

Women's Tennis Associationinternational association of professional women tennis players

Places

Hong Kong
Washington