Alex Eala celebrates stellar year with high hopes for 2025
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Closing 2024 on a high note, Filipina tennis prodigy Alex Eala celebrated a year filled with a mix of achievements and transformative experiences.
Taking to Instagram, the 19-year-old reflected on her journey and recounted key milestones that have shaped her burgeoning career.
“This year, I captured my biggest title yet (ITF W100) and broke into the top 150 in the world. To top it all off, I played all 4 Grand Slams! Baby Alex would be reaching for the stars to know she made it to all 4 majors before turning 20,” Eala shared with her fans.
The young athlete’s impressive 2024 campaign saw her claim her first ITF W100 title while showcasing her skills at the world’s most prestigious tennis tournaments.
From a dream-filled start traveling across the Philippines to now competing on global courts, Eala expressed gratitude for her health, her supporters and the journey she has undertaken.
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The Rafa Nadal Academy player’s season concluded with a semifinal finish at the ITF W100 27th Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge in Dubai.
Facing Russia’s top-seeded Polina Kudermetova, Eala started strong, taking the first set 6-4. However, Kudermetova’s powerful serves turned the tide, handing Eala a hard-fought three-set defeat, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2.
Despite the loss, Eala’s 2024 season represents a significant leap forward in her career.
Reflecting on her growth, she said, “There is still so much I want to achieve, but I can’t help but be proud to see how far that little girl has come.”
She added, “From traveling around the Philippines, to traveling around the world, I’m so thankful for the journey, to be healthy, and to be surrounded by so much love and support. Here’s to an even better 2025 season!”
As the curtain closes on a memorable year, Eala’s focus shifts to 2025 with unyielding determination.
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