Eala out to protect ranking points in Miami Open returnAlexandra Eala of the Philippines returns a shot to Linda Noskova of Czechia on Day 7 of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 10, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. MANILA, Philippines — From West to East, Alex Eala will cross borders with a tall order of defending her precious ranking points in the Miami Open to stay in the Top 30 or move closer to the world tennis leviathans. On the crest of a Last-16 finish in the Indian Wells Open, Eala soared to No. But those points will expire exactly a year after when the Miami Open is staged from March 17-29 according to WTA rules, making it a must for Eala to replicate a Final-Four finish or more just to retain the said points. Otherwise, Eala — who has 1542 points — is projected to hit a free fall from No.

Source: Philippine Star March 13, 2026 16:39 UTC