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Ella played tennis as a child with her brother and grandfather, telling BBC TV that she “still can’t keep up” with her older brother.
She first gained popularity in 2022, when she was on the cover of Vogue in her country after becoming the first Filipina to win a junior Grand Slam title with her US Open win.
He came into the spotlight after his 2025 Miami Open success – which ironically started with another win over Swiatek.
19 years old and ranked outside the top 100, Ila defeated Grand Slam champion Suatec, Jelena Ostapenko and Madison Keys to reach the semi-finals.
Since then, she has reached the world’s top 30, claimed two titles at the second-tier WTA 125 tournament and finished runner-up at Eastbourne last year.
In the build-up to this year’s Wimbledon, she defeated world number two Elena Rybakina and eighth-ranked Elina Svitolina in Berlin and teamed up with Venus Williams in doubles.
His success meant his popularity skyrocketed. Queues snake around Grand Slam grounds when he is scheduled on the outdoor courts, while parties at home watch for his matches.
It brings stress, both good and bad. If Ila’s victory is celebrated as a point of national pride in the Philippines, her loss is also deeply felt.
It was the Australian Open, where he got the upper hand He was overwhelmed By the amount of people queuing up to watch him practice.
“I try to be as authentic as possible. I truly believe,” Ella said.
“While I’m very grateful and very welcome for all the support I’ve received, me, my team and my family are the ones who put in the hours.
“We are the ones who are here on the court for 12 hours straight. We are the ones who wake up early, who come home late.
“I think that work ethic is what keeps me grounded.”
