MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala is guaranteed the biggest paycheck of her professional career regardless of the outcome of her third-round match against defending champion Iga Swiatek at the Wimbledon Championships.

By reaching the third round, Eala has already secured £185,000 (approximately P15 million, based on an exchange rate of P82 per pound).

It is the biggest prize money the Filipina tennis star has earned since turning professional.

The amount could increase to £300,000 (more than P24 million) if Eala advances to the fourth round.

This is separate from her earnings in the doubles event, where she and Czech partner Nikola Bartunkova were eliminated in the first round. 

First-round losers in the doubles draw received £18,000 (more than P1.4 million) per pair.

Eala advanced to the third round after defeating Mexico’s Renata Zarazua, 6-1, 6-2, in the opening round before rallying past Australia’s Maya Joint, 3-6, 6-2, 6-0, in the second round.

Eala is scheduled to face Swiatek at 8:30 p.m. Manila time on Saturday. TMT