Alex Eala
Martina Navratilova advises Alex Eala to improve her serve
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Tennis legend Martina Navratilova has suggested that Alex Eala focus on strengthening her serve to elevate her game. The 20-year-old Filipina, ranked world No. 32, is preparing for her seeded debut at the Indian Wells Open. Her rapid rise has drawn comparisons to global icons like Michael Jordan and Taylor Swift from fellow players and experts.
Philippines' Alex Eala, after defeating Julia Grabher in the round of 32, lost 6-4, 7-5 to Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko in the Linz Open round of 16 in Austria on Wednesday, April 8. She squandered leads of 4-2 in the first set and 5-1 in the second. This marks Eala's first loss to Ostapenko after beating her twice earlier in 2025.
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Philippine tennis star Alex Eala beat Austria's Julia Grabher 6-4, 6-3 in the round of 32 at the Linz Open on Tuesday, marking a strong start to her clay court season. She will next face former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko. The 20-year-old, ranked 46th in the world, prevailed in 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Filipino tennis star Alex Eala is set to compete in the first-ever WTA 125 event in her home country, the Philippine Women’s Open, starting January 26 in Manila. She faces Russia’s Alina Charaeva in the Round of 32 and emphasizes the tournament's role in introducing tennis to local fans. Eala describes the experience as surreal after an eight-year absence from the Rizal Memorial courts.
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Following her main draw debut at the 2026 Australian Open, Filipina tennis star Alex Eala faced tough challenges and an early exit but emerged with valuable lessons. The experience highlights her resilience amid rising fame and professional growth.