Alex Eala climbs to juniors world no. 2 after semis run in French Open

Alex Eala climbed to  the no. 2 spot in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) juniors' world tennis rankings after her impressive run in the French Open.

The Filipina tennister went up two notches after making it to the semifinals in Roland Garros, where she lost to eventual champion and home favorite Elsa Jacquemot.

The Frenchwoman went up five spots to become the new world no. 1, while Australian Open champion Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva slid down to no. 3 after a second round exit in Paris.

"Happy with my performance and thank you again for all your support! It has truly been an amazing week!" said Eala in a Facebook post.

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Over the weekend, the 15-year-old said she is proud to represent the Philippines in the international competition.

Eala, the only Asian in the French Open girls singles' draw, attends the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Spain. —Justin Kenneth Carandang/MGP, GMA News