Alexandra Eala Stuns Madison Keys to Reach Miami Open Round of 16

The 19-year-old Filipino wildcard achieved a historic victory over the Australian Open champion, marking a milestone for Philippine tennis.

Alexandra Eala defeated World No. 5 Madison Keys in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, becoming the first Filipino player to beat a top-10 opponent in the Open Era.
This victory follows Eala's second-round win over Jelena Ostapenko, her first triumph against a top-30 player, in another standout performance.
Eala's three main-draw wins at this year's Miami Open surpass the combined total of all previous Filipino players in the tournament's history.
Eala credits her development to her training at the Rafa Nadal Academy since age 13 and the foundational support of her family, who facilitated her move to Spain.
The 19-year-old will face 10th seed Paula Badosa in the round of 16 as she continues her remarkable run in Miami.