Alex Eala ends dream run in Miami Open with a smile

Alex Eala's dream run in the Miami Open may have ended, but the Filipina tennis ace made sure she'd end it with a smile.

A clip from the post-match when she was waving to fans has gained traction online, with her own school Rafa Nadal Academy noticing it.

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— Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar (@rnadalacademy) March 28, 2025

Eala fell short against Pegula, 7-6(3), 5-7, 6-3 in the semifinals, but has defeated Grand Slam champions en route to the semis: Jelena Ostapenko (Round of 64), Madison Keys (Round of 32), and Iga Swiatek (quarterfinals).

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Eala is expected to earn a prize money worth USD 332,160 and 390 ranking points after her semis stint. She is also expected to enter the top 100 of the women's world rankings.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News