‘Real work starts now’: Alex Eala reflects on Miami Open run
Source: news.source.tempo_ph
Alex Eala, a 19-year-old tennis player from the Philippines, reflects on her semifinal run at the 2025 Miami Open, a WTA1000 tournament. Despite not winning the title, Eala expressed gratitude for the experience and the exposure it brought to tennis in the Philippines. Her performance has improved her world ranking from No. 140 to No. 75, opening up more opportunities for her in high-ranked tournaments.
Key Points
Alex Eala reached the semifinals of the 2025 Miami Open as a wild card entry.
She defeated notable players including Katie Volynets, Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys, and Iga Swiatek before losing to Jessica Pegula.
Eala's performance at the tournament improved her world ranking from No. 140 to No. 75.
She expressed gratitude for the support and exposure her run brought to tennis in the Philippines.
Eala is motivated to continue working hard and sees the tournament as a stepping stone for future opportunities.
