Rafael Nadal praises Alexandra Eala's Miami Open run. Find out why

Philippines' Alex Eala Stuns Former French Open Champion Ostapenko in Miami Open - Viva Filipinas

Spread the loveMANILA, Philippines – Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala delivered the biggest win of her career, stunning former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in a thrilling 7-6(2), 7-5 upset at the 2025 Miami Open. The 19-year-old’s victory not only marks her first triumph over a multiple Grand Slam winner but also her first win...

Rafael Nadal praises Alexandra Eala's Miami Open run. Find out why

Alexandra Eala, currently ranked 140th in the world, is drawing attention at the Miami Open with her impressive performances. In the second round, the young talent from the Philippines triumphed over world number 25 Jelena Ostapenko 7-6, 7-5 after a tight battle. Rafael Nadal recognized Eala’s notable achievement. It's an expected gesture given Alexandra's connection to the Rafa Nadal Academy, where she honed her skills before graduating in 2023…

Rafael Nadal sends endearing message to his academy student Alexandra Eala after her impressive win over Jeļena Ostapenko at Miami Open

Rafael Nadal sent a heartwarming message to Alexandra Eala after the Filipino youngster beat former Grand Slam champion Jelena Ostapneko in the second round of the Miami Open.

While unexpected news comes from the ATP world, even on the women's circuit, some big names say goodbye to Florida. Today's surprise, in fact, concerns Jelena Ostapenko, eliminated from the main draw of the Miami Open by a superlative Alexandra Eala, Filipino wild card tennis player of the American tournament. The player born in 2005, born in Quezon City, won the Latvian just before the start of two hours of play, with a score of 7-6 7-5.

Eala breaks through, Mboko tests Badosa in strong day for teen wild cards

Alexandra Eala, 19, came out on top of a rollercoaster encounter to upset Jelena Ostapenko in the Miami Open second round, while Paula Badosa just about survived a test from Victoria Mboko, 18, in a third-set tiebreak.

Spanish tennis player Paula Badosa took over (5-7, 6-1, 6-7) the Canadian Victoria Mboko to overcome a demanding debut in the tournament in Miami (United States), category WTA 1000, while Jaume Munar surprised Russian Daniil Medvedev in the ATP appointment.Badosa had a tough test to start her return to the action 20 days after her retirement in Mérida (Mexico).The Catalan returned after new problems with her back injury, after missing the appoin…