Unless you’ve been completely off the grid, you’ve likely heard of Alexandra Eala—the 20-year-old Filipina sensation making waves in international tennis and earning praise from some of the sport’s biggest names. 

But Eala isn’t alone in carrying the torch for Philippine tennis. A new generation of talent is steadily rising, each with the potential to break through on the world stage. Here are four Filipino players worth watching: 

Tennielle “Tenny” Madis 

At just 18, Tennielle “Tenny” Madis is already making a strong case as one of the country’s brightest prospects. Currently ranked No. 2 among Filipina players behind Eala, the M’lang, Cotabato native has begun building an impressive résumé. 

She clinched two bronze medals at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games and gained valuable international exposure at the 2026 Philippine Women’s Open—her first WTA 125 appearance. 

Madis is also set to compete in NCAA Division I tennis with the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, a move that could significantly accelerate her development against top-tier collegiate competition. 

Maristella Torrecampo 

At only 13, Maristella Torrecampo is already turning heads as a bona fide prodigy. She picked up a racket at age three—and hasn’t looked back since. 

The Naga City native has dominated local tournaments, including the 2024 Valle Verde National Juniors Championships. On the international stage, she captured back-to-back singles titles at the ITF Asia 14 & Under Development Championships in Cambodia. 

That run propelled her to No. 12 in the Asian Tennis Federation Girls U14 rankings—a significant leap that signals even greater potential ahead. With a spot on the ITF Selection Team for the upcoming finals, Torrecampo’s rise is far from over. 

Stefi Marithe Aludo 

Another standout from the Philippine Tennis Academy, 17-year-old Stefi Marithe Aludo is steadily carving out her place among the country’s elite young players. 

Aludo has already secured titles in both Under-18 singles and doubles, along with a bronze medal at the 2025 SEA Games. She also stepped onto the senior stage at the 2026 Philippine Women’s Open qualifiers—an early sign of her readiness to compete at higher levels. 

Like Madis, she is bound for the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, where NCAA Division I play will offer her the experience and competition needed to elevate her game further. 

Francis Alcantara 

The lone veteran on this list, Francis Alcantara brings both experience and historic achievement to Philippine tennis. 

Now 34, Alcantara has been a mainstay in international competition for years, representing the Philippines in the Davis Cup since 2009 and reaching a career-high junior world ranking of No. 14. 

His biggest milestone came in 2009, when he and partner Hsieh Cheng-peng won the Australian Open Boys’ Doubles title—the first Grand Slam victory by a Filipino in tennis. Remarkably, they achieved the feat without dropping a single set. 

More recently, Alcantara teamed up with Alexandra Eala to win bronze in mixed doubles at the 2023 Asian Games. He remains active on tour, continuing to compete in regional and international events. 

A New Era for Philippine Tennis 

With Alex Eala already breaking barriers, the emergence of Madis, Torrecampo, Aludo, and Alcantara highlights the growing depth of Filipino tennis talent. 

Together, they represent a promising future—one where the Philippines could become an increasingly familiar presence on the global tennis stage.