Metro Manila, Philippines – Alex Eala is expected to receive nearly ₱11 million in prize money after reaching the Miami Open quarterfinals.
According to the Women’s Tennis Association website, those who qualified to the quarterfinals are assured of getting $189,075 (roughly ₱10.9 million) and 215 points each.
Eala was supposed to battle Paula Badosa in the Round of 16 but the Spaniard withdrew from the match due to a lower back injury, giving the rising Filipino star the walkover victory and quarterfinals spot.
The 19-year-old Eala will face world No. 2 and five-time grand slam winner Iga Swiatek of Poland in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 26.
Should Eala win, she will receive $332,160 (₱19.1 million) and 390 points for advancing to the semifinals.
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EXCLUSIVE: Alex Eala grants her first interview after advancing to the quarterfinals of the Miami Open.
"I didn't expect to be in the quarterfinals, that's for sure. I just try to take it match by match. Miami Open is a tournament that I look forward to every year. I'm lucky… pic.twitter.com/2Z7rtrokX3
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