German Open

She recently achieved a career-high world No. 18 in the WTA rankings following her victory at the 2026 Washington Open.

Her impressive run also includes notable wins over top 10 players, such as Elena Rybakina and Alina Svitolina at the Berlin Tennis Open, as well as high-profile victories against Maya joint and defending champion Iga Sviantek at Wimbledon.

Her path to potential gold will likely run through Asia's elite, including China's Olympic gold medalist Zheng Quynhuan, who narrowly edged Ala in a tight semifinal during the 2022 Games before going on to claim the title.

Beyond her performance on the court, Phil Ta commended Ala's dedication to representing the nation.

That was Ala's last encounter against a top 10 player.

After falling to world No. 2 Elena Rybakina at the Italian Open third round, 4-6, 3-6, last May, Ala started her winning run with a payback win against the same player at the Berlin Open second round, 7-5, 6-4, on June 18.

Ala made it back-to-back with a victory over then world No. 8 Svitolina, now No. 9, in the Berlin quarter-finals, 6-3, 6-4, on June 20.

Alaa picked up her third straight win against a top-10 player in the Wimbledon third round, where she defeated then-World No. 3, now No. 5, and defending champ Iga Sviantek, 7-6-9, 6-2.

Ala topped Pegula four to six, six to four, six to zero for her first tour level title.

After falling to world number two Elena Rybakina at the Italian Open third round four to six, three to six last May, Ala started her winning run with a payback win against the same player at the Berlin Open second round seven to five, six to four on June 18th.

Ala made it back-to-back with a victory over then world number eight Elina Svitolina in the Berlin quarterfinals six to three, six to four on June 20th.

Ala picked up her third straight win against a top 10 player in the Wimbledon third round, where she defeated then world number three and defending champ Iga Świątek seven to six nine, six to two.