Rafa Nadal congratulates Alex Eala's quarters win vs Iga Swiatek
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Tennis legend Rafa Nadal congratulated Alex Eala on her semifinal advancement at the 2025 Miami Open after defeating Iga Swiatek. Eala, a 19-year-old Filipina and alumna of the Rafa Nadal Academy, stunned the world No. 2 and five-time Grand Slam champion in a match that ended 6-2, 7-5. Eala's performance marks her as the first Filipina to reach a WTA1000 tournament semifinal and secures her a spot in the Top 100 with a live ranking of No. 75. She is set to face world No. 4 Jessica Pegula next.
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Rafa Nadal congratulated Alex Eala on her win against Iga Swiatek at the 2025 Miami Open.
Alex Eala, a 19-year-old Filipina, defeated Iga Swiatek with a score of 6-2, 7-5 to reach the semifinals.
Eala is an alumna of the Rafa Nadal Academy and received support from Nadal's uncle and coach, Toni Nadal, during the match.
This victory marks Eala as the first Filipina to reach a WTA1000 tournament semifinal and secures her a spot in the Top 100 with a live ranking of No. 75.
Eala's next opponent is world No. 4 Jessica Pegula.
