Alexandra Eala faces high market expectations following US Open debut win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Alexandra Eala defeated Mary Stoiana 6-1, 6-2 during her 2026 US Open debut on Tuesday night in New York. The 21-year-old Filipina enters the second round with rising commercial prospects alongside her performance on the court. Analysts and industry experts, including those from WME Sports/IMG, project Eala will become one of the highest-paid female athletes by 2027. Her current portfolio includes multi-year endorsement agreements with companies such as Globe Telecom and the Bank of the Philippine Islands. Forbes reported that Eala earned over $5 million in off-court income over the past 12 months in addition to $1.7 million in 2026 prize money. Eala is scheduled to continue her tournament play on Thursday against Oleksandra Oliynykova at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
- •Alexandra Eala defeated Mary Stoiana 6-1, 6-2 at the 2026 US Open.
- •Eala faces Oleksandra Oliynykova on Thursday at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
- •Off-court earnings for Eala topped $5 million over the past 12 months.
- •Industry experts project Eala to be the second-highest-paid female athlete by 2027.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s Going To Be Crazy’ – Alexandra Eala Backed To Join Highest-Paid Players List in 2027 After Endorsement Surge
"Alexandra Eala’s breakthrough season has already been attracting attention beyond the tennis world. After her straight-sets win in the first round of the 2026 US Open, the 21-year-old Filipina is also drawing interest from the sports business world.
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