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Eala poised to bring fervent following to US Open
Her first WTA title, rising ranking and sponsorship deals have made Eala a draw for thousands of Filipino fans and a major U.S. Open attraction.
- Philippine tennis star Alexandra Eala has emerged as a major attraction for the U.S. Open, where her breakthrough season and surging popularity suggest massive crowds will follow her matches in New York.
- Eala claimed her first WTA title in Washington this month, defeating Jessica Pegula, and ESPN commentator Mary Joe Fernandez noted her support at recent tournaments is 'off the charts.'
- Philippine companies Globe Telecom and Bank of the Philippines Islands signed four-year deals with Eala at the start of 2026, guaranteeing more than $1 million annually, while Forbes estimates her off-court earnings exceeded $5 million over the past 12 months.
- Navigating this newfound fame, Eala admits she must accept being under the public eye, as livestreams of her practice sessions have received nearly 100,000 views on YouTube.
- WME Sports agent Max Eisenbud believes Eala is bringing hundreds of millions of new fans to tennis, predicting she could become the second-highest-paid female athlete by 2027.
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