Alex Eala gears up for clay season after historic Miami Open success
Alex Eala | Photo from alex.eala/Instagram
After a historic run at the Miami Open, Filipina tennis prodigy Alex Eala is back at the Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Spain, ready to shift her focus to the clay season.
The 19-year-old tennis sensation, currently ranked No. 73 in the world, is preparing for what promises to be another exciting chapter in her career as she aims to further solidify her place among the sport’s elite.
The Rafa Nadal Academy celebrated Eala’s success on Instagram, sharing her latest achievement, “After her great success at the [Miami Open], [Alex Eala] is getting ready for the clay season at the [Rafa Nadal Academy]. Looking forward to seeing you in action on the next [WTA] tournaments as a new Top 100! Mabuhay! VAMOS!”
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With her impressive performance at Miami, Eala now finds herself poised to enter the French Open without the need to go through the qualifiers, which is a testament to her growth and skill on the international stage.
Eala’s journey to this point has been anything but ordinary. She left the Philippines at the age of 13 to pursue her tennis dreams at Rafael Nadal Academy, where she has since honed her skills under the guidance of some of the best coaches in the world.
Recently in Miami, she faced off against some of tennis’ top athletes, including former Grand Slam champions Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys and Iga Świątek.
Her victories over these renowned players put her on the map as one of the sport’s rising stars, which further propelled her rank to world No. 73.
However, the tennis star knows that with great success comes even greater challenges. Reflecting on her time at the Miami Open, she acknowledged the new opportunities that have come her way but also recognized the obstacles that lie ahead.
Despite these challenges, Eala’s determination remains unwavering. She’s not resting on her laurels, knowing that the hard work is far from over.
“The real work starts now,” she confidently stated, signaling her readiness to take on whatever comes next.
