What the World is Saying About Alex Eala’s Miami Open Campaign
Athletes, fans, beyond — the entire world is in awe of Alex Eala’s magical Miami run.
What Alex Eala has accomplished in the Miami Open is nothing short of amazing.
She became the first Filipina to defeat a Grand Slam champion — and she did it three times in a row. She is the first player from the Philippines to reach WTA-level semifinals. And she is now the first Filipina to enter the top 100 on the WTA rankings.
These feats alone don’t do justice to the sensational tennis she put on display on the court, facing some of the world’s best players. Yet on top of it all, Eala also warmed the hearts of anyone who witnessed her Miami Open campaign.
How social media reacted to Alex Eala’s Miami Open run:
Incredible that Alex Eala still has anything left in her considering the teen has beaten 3 Grand Slam Champs..👍👏
— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) March 28, 2025
Nothing to be ashamed of. Alex did not win the tournament nor make the finals. But she won the respect and the hearts not only of the great tennis players but of the world. Keep moving forward. Vamos Alex! Mabuhay 🇵🇭
— Noli Eala (@NoliEala) March 28, 2025
Nothing but respect.. Alexandra Eala 🇵🇭 .. take it all in and expect a lot more of it to come. To get so far and go toe to toe with top players in the world 🙌🏽 Such a bright future ✨ Excited not just me but a whole nation! Watch this space I guess 👀🫡😮💨
— Neil Etheridge (@Neil38Etheridge) March 28, 2025
You may not have made the finals, but you won the hearts of the world, Alex Eala! The whole nation is proud. This is just the beginning. Keep fighting and inspiring. You’ve shown the heart of a true champion. Laban lang! The future is bright for you. Proud na proud kami sa’yo!…
— Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) March 28, 2025
👏🏻 We are extremely proud of you, Alex.
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) March 26, 2025
What an incredible tournament! Let’s keep dreaming! 💪🏼 https://t.co/OlQXYRjO4f
Watching the Filipino community turn out for Alex Eala is one of the most beautiful things I’ve seen in tennis in a long time 🇵🇭♥️ pic.twitter.com/DVL4KGhoZo
— danimal rosé collins 🎾 (@MarcoWEsquivel) March 28, 2025
After midnight in Miami, one of the better #tennis Cinderella stories comes to an end as No. 4 Jessie Pegula ends Alexandra Eala's great wildcard run with a very hard-fought 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-3 win in the semis
— Christopher Clarey 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 (@christophclarey) March 28, 2025
19-year-old Eala, 140 in the world, will go to 75 next week after… pic.twitter.com/FJjUf8TYU2
😃 After winning and 😃☺️ after losing.
— Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar (@rnadalacademy) March 28, 2025
❤️ Alex Eala 🇵🇭❤️
pic.twitter.com/SLz9dnzFkV
For non-tennis fans, understand the enormity of this moment for Alex Eala.
— Barnaby Lo 吳宗鴻 (@barnabychuck) March 26, 2025
The Miami Open is a WTA 1000 event, just a level below Grand Slams which are the biggest tournaments in tennis. To get to the semis you have to beat 5 players.
And Alex has just taken down a 5-time GS…
how can you not root for this young woman! pic.twitter.com/Ce1ImDHsTJ
— Christian's Court (@christianscourt) March 28, 2025
And she lived happily ever after… The Cinderella story continues. Thanks Alex! You made us all so proud. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3VfpZ5Ftop
— Noli Eala (@NoliEala) March 28, 2025
Banner image from AFP.
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