Alexandra Eala took a while to completely grasp her Miami Open run and even then all the things felt surreal to her.
It’s not an exaggeration to say that the Filipa’s run was the definition of a fairytale and dream marketing campaign.
After being given a foremost draw wildcard to make her WTA 1000 debut in Miami, Eala went on to shock three Grand Slam champions – Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek. By stunningly making the semis, she additionally grew to become the primary Filipina with a WTA 1000 semifinal and the primary participant from her nation to get into the top-100.
Eala, who began Miami ranked at No. 140 on the earth earlier than securing a 65-spot acquire, additionally challenged Jessica Pegula fairly properly and got here near reaching the ultimate earlier than finally dropping in three units.
Eala: I’ve made a press release and I am proud however now the actual work begins…
“Wow, this yr’s @miamiopen has left me speechless and so stuffed with emotion, largely satisfaction and gratitude. I’m pleased with myself for pushing by means of these robust moments, in addition to to have been in a position to make a press release for the Philippines in one of many greatest levels of tennis. Furthermore, I’m grateful for all of the positivity coming my approach, and I pray that you just all proceed sending help by means of the highs and lows,” the 19-year-old wrote on Instagram.
“I acknowledge that these two weeks have opened the door to so many alternatives for me, however together with these alternatives come a complete new set of obstacles I must navigate by means of. The actual work begins now.”
It’s secure to say that Eala is true when she says that “the actual work begins now.” After clinching a few enormous wins in Miami, she has put herself on the map and no one will take her flippantly. Additionally, the competitors now is aware of extra about her recreation after watching her in South Seaside.
Eala will really feel elevated strain and expectations with extra eyes her however that will even be a possibility for her to additional develop and probably develop into top-of-the-line within the recreation.
