Rising Filipina star Alex Eala has revealed that Rafael Nadal offered her valuable pointers on her game during a special on-court training session earlier this year.
Alex Eala says all her memorable achievements this year has made her even more hungrier to improve her game ahead of 2026.
Alex Eala continued her historic 2025 season by becoming the first Filipina to reach a WTA Tour final, defeating Varvara Gracheva in a gritty three-set battle at the Eastbourne Open.
Iga Swiatek was able to raise her level and ultimately forced her way past her teenage opponent Alex Eala in a 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 at the Madrid Open on Thursday.
Alex Eala is set to become the first woman from the Philippines to compete in the singles main draw of a Grand Slam, as she prepares for the French Open.