Alex Eala’s dream run continues in Brazil. Just days after lifting her first WTA trophy in Guadalajara, the 20-year-old Filipina has marched into the quarterfinals of the São Paulo Open 250 with a commanding 6-1, 6-4 victory over Argentina’s Julia Riera. Now, her path to back-to-back titles faces its biggest obstacle yet: Indonesia’s red-hot Janice Tjen.
Both players are riding waves of momentum—Eala with a seven-match winning streak, and Tjen enjoying a career-best season with nearly 60 victories in 2025. Their clash promises intensity, power, and the kind of tennis that defines rising stars.
Tale of the Tape – São Paulo Quarterfinals
| Alex Eala (PHI) | Janice Tjen (INA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 20 | 23 |
| WTA Ranking | No. 61 (career-high) | No. 130 (career-high) |
| 2025 Record | 31–15 | 59–11 |
| Current Streak | 7 straight wins | Won last 5 matches |
| Recent Highlight | Champion, Guadalajara 125 | Upset win over No. 95 Leolia Jeanjean |
| São Paulo R32 | def. Yasmine Mansouri 6-0, 6-2 | def. Leolia Jeanjean 6-2, 6-3 |
| São Paulo R16 | def. Julia Riera 6-1, 6-4 | def. Martina Okalova 6-1, 6-0 |
Eala’s baseline mastery and fearless shot selection will be tested against Tjen’s consistency and relentless form. For Eala, it’s the next step in her quest to prove Guadalajara was just the beginning. For Tjen, it’s the chance to cement her rise as one of the WTA’s breakout stars of the year.
The stage is set. The streak is alive. And São Paulo is about to witness a quarterfinal worthy of the spotlight.