Greg Rusedski Offers Technical Guidance to Alex Eala Amid Bold 2026 Top Ten Prediction for the Filipina Star

Greg Rusedski offers to coach Alex Eala's serve and predicts a top 10 rise. He also tips Canadian star Victoria Mboko to win a Grand Slam by 2027.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 14, 2026, 10:03 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Tennis365

Rusedski Identifies Untapped Potential in Eala’s Game

The rapid ascent of 20 year old Alex Eala has caught the attention of former world number four Greg Rusedski, who believes the Filipina is on the verge of elite status. Speaking on his "Off Court Cuts" podcast, Rusedski praised Eala’s mental and tactical maturity but pointed to her service game as an area requiring immediate technical development. Known for having one of the most powerful serves during his own career, Rusedski expressed a desire to work with Eala to increase her accuracy and power, suggesting that such improvements could propel her into the world top ten before the end of the 2026 season.

High Praise for Canadian Standout Victoria Mboko

Rusedski also focused his analysis on 19 year old Victoria Mboko, who recently reached the quarter finals at Indian Wells. The former British number one described Mboko as his primary pick to win a major championship in 2027, citing her physical presence and the composure she displayed while winning her maiden WTA 1000 title in Canada last August. While acknowledging that established stars like Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina currently dominate the game, Rusedski emphasized that Mboko’s competitive level against world number one Sabalenka proves she is ready to challenge the best in the world.

Eala’s Ranking Milestone and Development Areas

Following several high quality victories in the California desert, Eala is projected to crack the world top 30 for the first time. However, Rusedski noted that her 6-0, 6-2 loss to world number 14 Linda Noskova highlighted specific areas for growth, particularly regarding shot selection and service effectiveness. Despite these critiques, Rusedski viewed the performance as a positive indicator of "upside," suggesting that Eala’s current success while still having clear technical room for improvement bodes well for her long term trajectory.