Filipino tennis player Alex Eala is gearing up for a significant challenge as she prepares for the Wimbledon qualifiers in 2025. Eala, currently ranked No. 77 globally, will face top seed Hailey Baptiste of the U.S., ranked No. 56, in what promises to be a tough contest. Baptiste is coming off a victory against China’s Yue Yuan, marking her as a formidable opponent.
Eala has had a solid start to her WTA 250 Eastbourne qualifying campaign, having recorded a convincing win against Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez with a score of 6-1, 6-3. This matchup with Baptiste will be Eala’s second test in the qualifiers and her second match on grass this season, following appearances in the Birmingham Classic, Ilkley Open, and Nottingham Open.
While the official Wimbledon draw has yet to be published, Eala’s name appears on the entry list available on the tournament’s official site, and she is seeded eighth in the qualifiers. Her match against Baptiste is scheduled for Sunday night at 6:00 PM.
With her determination and recent performances, Eala has the potential to make a strong impression in this tournament. Fans and tennis enthusiasts alike are hopeful that she can rise to the occasion and advance further in her journey toward Wimbledon.