How much cash prize and ranking points did Alex Eala earn from the Australian Open?

Alexandra “Alex” Eala may have had a short stint at the Australian Open, but beyond the lessons gained on and off the court, the Filipina tennis ace also earned prize money and ranking points from both the singles and doubles events.

According to the WTA website, those who played in the first round of the singles draw received USD 100,760 in prize money along with 10 WTA ranking points.

Eala is currently ranked 49th in the WTA singles rankings, which are based “on a rolling 52-week, cumulative system,” with standings “determined by results at a maximum of 18 tournaments for singles and 12 for doubles.”

In 2025, Eala cracked the WTA Top 100 following her dream run at the Miami Open.

In doubles, Eala and her partner earned USD 29,556 and 10 ranking points for their first-round appearance. Eala is currently ranked 135th in the WTA doubles rankings.

The Filipina ace fell short against Alycia Parks in the first round of the singles tourney, while in the doubles, she and her partner Ingrid Martins also absorbed a first-round exit.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News