Greg Rusedski believes it is only a matter of time before Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala breaks into the top 10 of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings.
The 20-year-old currently sits at world No. 32 after enjoying a good start to the 2026 season with a 10-6 win-loss record.
Eala most recently exited the Indian Wells Masters in the third round, having earlier defeated Dayana Yastremska before advancing past Coco Gauff via walkover.
Despite her exit, Rusedski backed Eala to continue improving and challenge the world’s top players.
“[Eala] is a good lefty, moves exceptionally well and competes incredibly well,” he said on the Off Court with Greg Rusedski podcast.
“I like the way she thinks tactically; she’s very astute out there. And for all the pressure and expectation on her shoulders, she’s finding a way to push through.
“She is the real deal. I think she is going to get into the top 10.
“You don’t beat players like [Iga] Swiatek, [Coco] Gauff, even though Gauff wasn’t at her best.
“She is somebody who is great for the women’s tour.”
