“Alex” Eala is scheduled to play her next tournament at the WTA 1000 in Montreal, Canada, from July 27 to August 7, 2025, on hard courts, with a 96-player singles draw.
🎾 Rising Star: Alex Eala Heads to Montreal
Alexandra “Alex” Eala, who has captured tennis fans around the world with her historic breakthroughs in 2025, is set to compete at the WTA 1000 National Bank Open in Montreal, Canada, from July 27 to August 7, 2025 on outdoor hard courts Wikipedia+15Threads+15Rebanse+15.
At just 20 years old, the Philippines’ tennis trailblazer continues to make headlines. She’s entered the 96-player singles draw, marking another milestone as she intensifies preparations for the US Open season Rebanse.
Her recent form has been sensational: Eala became the first Filipina ever to reach the semifinals of a WTA 1000 event at the 2025 Miami Open, defeating top-5 Madison Keys and world No. 2 Iga Swiatek along the way before falling to Jessica Pegula in a tight three-set match National Bank Open+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3. She then claimed her maiden WTA Tour final appearance in Eastbourne, narrowly losing to Maya Joint in a thrilling three-set battle—making history again as the first Filipino in a WTA final Wikipedia+11Wikipedia+11Wikipedia+11.
What to Expect in Montreal
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Event: WTA 1000 National Bank Open (women’s singles)
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Dates: July 27 – August 7, 2025
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Location: IGA Stadium, Montreal (women’s draw), hard court
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Draw Size: 96 (Singles), 32 (Doubles) Wikipedia+10Wikipedia+10Rebanse+10
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Eala’s Entry: Confirmed in main draw via player list Tennisuptodate.com+15Tennis Infinity+15Wikipedia+15
With the likes of Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Iga Swiatek also confirmed, Eala will face elite competition while continuing her breakthrough season. Montreal represents not just another tournament—but another platform for Alex Eala to cement her place on women’s tennis’ biggest stages Facebook+15Tennisuptodate.com+15The Manila Times+15.
In Short
From historic upsets to first-time finals, 2025 has been a breakthrough year for Alex Eala. Next up: Montreal’s National Bank Open, where she’ll face a top-tier field in a 96-player WTA 1000 draw, leading into the U.S. Open hard-court swing. Mark your calendars—her journey continues in Canada, starting July 27.
