Alex Eala is ahead of Grand Slam winners Mirra Andreeva and Linda Noskova with an impressive WTA stat.
As Alex Eala’s amazing WTA Tour season wraps up, her wins against top-10 players in 2026 really stand out compared to other athletes 21 and younger.
At the US Open, many hoped the Filipina tennis star would have her best Grand Slam run yet, but she lost in a thrilling three-set match to fellow young player Iva Jovic. Even after that tough loss, a former WTA pro said Eala will get the last laugh. And looking at her results, Eala has almost four times more wins against top-10 players in 2026 than Jovic.
Alex already has one of the most passionate fanbases in tennis, and her rise at just 21 years old is truly special. After winning her first Tour title in 2026—a big 500-level event in Washington against top-10 player Jessica Pegula—many expect her to become a multi-Grand Slam champion.
While Eala is likely taking her career one step at a time and managing pressure carefully, her record against top-10 players shows just how good she can be on her best days. In 2026, she’s won seven matches against top-10 opponents, more than any player 21 or younger.
Her seven wins double the two that Jovic has, and she is also ahead of two Grand Slam winners this year: Mirra Andreeva, who took the French Open, and Linda Noskova, who won Wimbledon. Both have fewer top-10 wins than Eala. Her closest competitor is Victoria Mboko, with five, followed by Noskova with four. Jovic and Nikola Bartunkova have two each, and Andreeva only one.
At its heart, this shows Eala can consistently raise her game to beat top players more often than her young peers on the WTA Tour. If she climbs higher in the rankings and gets easier matchups at Slams in 2027, Eala has a great shot at winning major titles next year.
Andreeva’s story shows that too—although she won a Slam this year, she only faced one top-10 player in the late rounds. Moving up the rankings helps, but easier draws could be even more important for Eala’s chances.
While Eala has proven she can beat the best, facing too many top-10 players early in tournaments could wear her down. If she gets smoother paths at the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open next season, top-10 players will definitely be more nervous facing a focused, healthy Eala than any of her current rivals.
Fans have lots to look forward to as Eala continues her journey in the WTA world!