Filipina tennis star Alex Eala has reached a new career-high ranking of World No. 17, climbing two spots from No. 19 following her quarterfinal finish at the Pan Pacific Open in Japan. Eala secured victories over Mika Stojsavljevic and Talia Gibson before exiting the tournament against Diana Shnaider. She now aims to maintain her strong performance as she competes in the WTA 250 Hong Kong Open, where she faces American Alycia Parks in the Round of 32.