Alex Eala stuns Iga Swiatek to reach first WTA semifinal at Miami Open
![The 19-year-old Filipina secures her first WTA semifinal spot, making history for Philippine tennis. [photo credit: WTA Tennis]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Eala-R3-Jimmie-2-400x200.webp)
Alex Eala delivered the biggest win of her young career, defeating world No. 2 Iga Swiatek 6-2, 7-5 to reach the Miami Open semifinals. The 19-year-old becomes the first Filipina to make a WTA semifinal and is now guaranteed a spot in the Top 100 of the rankings.