Will Alex Eala become world’s second-highest-paid female athlete by 2027?
Ask any tennis fan to name one of the sport’s most popular rising stars, and Alex Eala’s name is likely to come up quickly. The 21-year-old Filipina has captured the imagination of fans well beyond the Philippines, and her rise is now being measured by far more than what she produces on the tennis court. Alex Eala with Eva Lys and Zeynep Sonmez pic.twitter.com/naF4ArHS8M — ALEX EALA NEWS…
Tennis prodigy Alex Eala, the 21-year-old Filipina sensation, has captured worldwide attention beyond her remarkable on-court performances. Now, WME Sports head Max Eisenbud predicts Eala could become the second-highest-paid female athlete globally by 2027, following American star Coco Gauff. Gauff reportedly earns an annual $33 million, while Eala has already amassed around $1.7 million in 2026 prize money and over $5 million in off-court earnings.
Eala's commercial success stems from her popularity in the Philippines, where she's one of the nation's biggest sports icons. As she prepares to compete in the US Open, Eala acknowledges her growing responsibility as a role model for millions of Filipinos, stating she's determined to leverage her newfound fame for sustained success both on and off the court.
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