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Philippines' Alex Eala. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images/AFP; Jessica Pegula of the United States. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP

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John Franklin Kennedy Caacbay

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17430636129422-Composite.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Philippines&#x27; Alex Eala. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images/AFP; Jessica Pegula of the United States. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP</span></span></span></div><p>Alex Eala will face World No. 4 Jessica Pegula for a spot in the final round of the Miami Open on Friday (Manila time).</p><p>Eala has beaten three grand slam winners on her route to the last four at Miami -- having dealt with Jelena Ostapenko and Madison Keys before upsetting four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2025/3/26/tennis-alex-eala-stuns-swiatek-advances-to-miami-open-semis-0250"><strong>READ: Tennis: Alex Eala stuns Swiatek, advances to Miami Open semis<br/></strong></a><strong></strong></div><p><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/2025/3/21/alex-eala-earns-major-upset-beats-world-25-jelena-ostapenko-in-miami-open-2nd-round-1336"><strong>Ostapenko</strong></a>, ranked No. 25, was the winner of the French Open in 2017. <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2025/3/23/tennis-alex-eala-pulls-off-another-stunner-ousts-madison-keys-in-miami-0418"><strong>Keys</strong></a> is the reigning Australian Open champion, while <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2025/3/26/tennis-alex-eala-stuns-swiatek-advances-to-miami-open-semis-0250"><strong>Swiatek</strong></a><strong></strong> is the current World No. 2.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/2025/3/21/alex-eala-earns-major-upset-beats-world-25-jelena-ostapenko-in-miami-open-2nd-round-1336"><strong>READ: Alex Eala earns major upset, beats World #25 Jelena Ostapenko in Miami Open 2nd round<br/></strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2025/3/23/tennis-alex-eala-pulls-off-another-stunner-ousts-madison-keys-in-miami-0418"><strong>READ: Tennis: Alex Eala pulls off another stunner, ousts Madison Keys in Miami</strong></a></div><div><strong><iframe width="1250" height="703" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0mTtIH9OFdk" title="Interview: Alex Eala on entering Miami Open semifinal, dedicating feat to PH | ABS-CBN News" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></strong></div><p>Though not a Grand Slam winner, Pegula, a former World No. 3 player who reached as high as No. 1 in doubles, presents a formidable challenge to the Pinay. <strong></strong><br/></p><p>Pegula previously advanced to the singles finals of the 2024 US Open and the 2023 WTA Finals and has won seven WTA singles titles.</p><p>She proceeded to the Miami Open semifinals after taking out Emma Raducanu of Great Britain, 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-2, in the quarterfinals on Thursday.</p><p>Meanwhile, Philippines&#x27; Eala made it through to the semifinals after ousting Swiatek, 6-2, 7-5, hours before Pegula&#x27;s victory.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2025/3/27/alex-eala-takes-care-of-business-with-little-drama-0931"><strong>READ: Alex Eala takes care of business with little drama<br/></strong></a></div><p>Viewers can watch Eala&#x27;s semis match against Pegula on ABS-CBN News and ANC YouTube channels, set for 8:00 a.m. on Friday (Manila time).</p><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MM-nQFd0tBs??si=Vnzz_XglknEy5utU&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Alex Eala is up for another Herculean task as she battles World No. 4 Jessica Pegula for a spot in the final round of the Miami Open.</p>

Alex Eala is up for another Herculean task as she battles World No. 4 Jessica Pegula for a spot in the final round of the Miami Open.

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Up next for Alex Eala: World No. 4 Jessica Pegula

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published March 27, 2025 04:20 PM PHT

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Updated March 27, 2025 06:41 PM PHT

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