EALA RANKS THIRD IN BIRMINGHAM CLASSIC Alex Eala begins the 2025 Birmingham Classic as the third-ranked singles player. She battles Linda Fruhvirtova from the Czech Republic in the first round on June 3.
Filipina tennis sensation Alexandra Eala enters the 2025 Birmingham Classic as the third seed, marking another significant milestone in her burgeoning career. Fresh off a historic semifinal run at the Miami Open, where she defeated top-tier players including world No. 2 Iga Świątek, Eala has ascended to a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 69 .
Eala’s first-round opponent is Czech player Linda Fruhvirtová, a former world No. 49 and 2022 Chennai Open champion. Fruhvirtová, known for her aggressive baseline play, presents a formidable challenge as Eala begins her grass-court season .
The Birmingham Classic, held at the Edgbaston Priory Club from June 2 to 8, is a WTA 125 event that serves as a key preparatory tournament for Wimbledon. The current weather in Birmingham is light rain with a temperature of 54°F (12°C). The forecast for today, June 3, predicts a couple of morning showers, followed by breezy conditions with a mix of sun and clouds, and a high of 67°F (19°C) .
As Eala continues to break new ground for Philippine tennis, fans will be eager to see how she adapts her game to the grass courts and builds upon her recent successes.
