Smy Tennis News|Alex Eala to Make Professional Grand Slam Debut at 2025 French Open

19-year-old Alex Eala will make her long-awaited professional Grand Slam debut at the 2025 French Open after being confirmed in the main draw. Following a breakout performance in Miami and a rise to world No. 72, Eala is now set to take on the world's best on clay in Paris.

Alex Eala to Make Professional Grand Slam Debut at 2025 French Open

April 16, 2025 – Manila — Filipino tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala is set to mark a major milestone in her career as she makes her Grand Slam debut as a professional at the upcoming 2025 French Open in Paris.

The 19-year-old was officially listed in the main draw of the women’s singles event at Roland Garros, a significant leap for the former junior champion who is now making waves on the WTA Tour.

Eala’s entry comes on the heels of a remarkable run at the 2025 Miami Open, where she stunned the tennis world by defeating top players, including four-time French Open champion and current world No. 2 Iga Swiatek. That performance propelled her to a career-high WTA ranking of No. 72, earning her a seeded position (No. 74) in the French Open lineup.

Joining her in the draw are some of the sport's top names, including world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who won the Miami title, and Swiatek, who will be looking to reclaim her crown on clay.

Eala is currently competing at the Oeiras Ladies Open in Portugal, a WTA125 event, where she is the top seed. She began her campaign with a strong win over Anouk Koevermans of the Netherlands on Tuesday.

With her consistent progress and recent high-profile victories, Eala is now being recognized as a rising star in the world of professional tennis, and fans are eagerly anticipating her debut on one of the sport’s biggest stages.