Alexandra Eala makes 2026 Time100 Next List

Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala's stardom is translating outside of the WTA Tour, evidenced by her appearance on the 2026 Time100 Next: The World's Most Influential Rising Stars.

Eala, a 21-year-old Rafa Nadal Academy graduate, vaulted into the WTA Top 20 rankings this year. She won her biggest title to date at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open this summer.