Alexandra Eala is gearing up for the National Bank Open in Toronto after capturing her first WTA Tour title in Washington, D.C.
The Filipino star will meet Alycia Parks, the fastest server in WTA history, in the second round of the 1000‑level tournament.
Parks previously defeated Eala in a 0‑6, 6‑3, 6‑2 comeback at the Australian Open, prompting Eala to seek a decisive victory.
Eala now holds a career‑best ranking of 20 and enters Toronto as the No. 25 seed, having recently beaten world No. 3 Jessica Pegula in the D.C. final.
She has emphasized that her focus remains on the upcoming match, describing the past 24 hours as a whirlwind of preparation and reflection.
The Toronto Open presents a higher level of competition than the 500‑level event she won, yet Eala believes her momentum and recent successes give her an edge.
Her opponents in the draw include top‑ranked players such as Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, Mirra Andreeva, Linda Noskova, and Jessica Pegula.
Eala has stated that her primary goal is to play strong matches consistently, aiming for continued growth rather than setting specific milestones.
Following the Canadian tournament, she will travel to Cincinnati for a final tune‑up before the U.S. Open in New York.
