Emotional Alex Eala credits family for rise up WTA ranks
Source: news.source.inquirer
Alex Eala, a 19-year-old Filipina tennis player, celebrated a historic victory over Madison Keys at the Miami Open, marking the first time a woman from the Philippines has defeated a top-10 opponent in the 50-year history of the ranking system. Eala credits her family for laying the foundation of her success and acknowledges the significant role of Rafael Nadal's academy in Mallorca in her development as a player.
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Alex Eala defeated Madison Keys at the Miami Open on March 23, 2025.
This victory marked her as the first Filipina to beat a top-10 ranked player since the ranking system began 50 years ago.
Eala credits her family for the foundational support that led to her success.
She also acknowledges the role of Rafael Nadal's academy in Mallorca, where she has trained for the past seven years.
