Alex Eala’s clay court schedule: Teen star makes major change after Madrid Open run
Alex Eala has become one of the biggest WTA Tour stars to watch since her breakthrough run at the Miami Open in March.
The 19-year-old’s run to the semi-final in Miami, which saw her beat the likes of Iga Swiatek and Madison Keys, propelled her to tennis stardom – and inside the top 100 of the WTA Rankings.
Now, the former junior US Open champion attracts attention everywhere she goes and is continuing to make waves this clay swing.
However, following a recent run of clay-court tournaments, Eala has made a notable change to her schedule for the coming weeks.
Clay season so far
After reaching the last four of the Miami Open, Eala – who turns 20 in May – made arguably the sensible decision to take a few weeks off, rather than head straight to court without processing her historic run.
That was particularly key considering the impending change of surface, with the tennis world turning its attention towards clay courts over the coming months.
Having surged inside the top 80 following her Miami run, the Filipina made her 2025 clay debut at the Oeiras Ladies Open in Portugal, a WTA 125-level event.
Eala defeated Anouk Koevermans in straight sets in the opening round, though she then fell to world No 137 Panna Udvardy in the Round of 16.
