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Alex Eala drops to world No. 20 ahead of Ningbo Open

Alexandra “Alex” Eala has slipped in the latest WTA rankings, dropping to world No. 20, according to the rankings released by the Women"s Tennis Association (WTA) on Monday.
Alex Eala drops to world No. 20 ahead of Ningbo Open

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Philippines’ Alexandra Eala reacts during the women’s singles match against China’s Shi Han at the Wuhan Open tennis tournament in Wuhan, China’s Hubei province on October 12, 2026. (Photo by WANG Zhao / AFP)

Alexandra “Alex” Eala has slipped in the latest WTA rankings, dropping to world No. 20, according to the rankings released by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) on Monday.

Eala was last ranked No. 20 in early August before climbing to No. 18 on August 24.

The Filipina tennis ace maintained her career-high ranking of No. 18 for five weeks before dropping to No. 19 on October 12.

According to the WTA, its rankings follow a rolling 52-week system, with a player’s position determined by points earned from a maximum of 18 tournaments.

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