How high can Alex Eala go as Filipina star hits World No. 17?
Alex Eala has a new number beside her name—and another milestone within sight. The 21-year-old Filipina climbed to a career-high world No. 17 in the latest Women’s Tennis Association rankings, moving two places higher after a quarterfinal finish at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. The rise puts her just two ranking positions outside the…