Shocking news from the academy: Rafael Nadal’s favorite student Alexandra Eala has shocked the world when a shocking secret was revealed! See more details below..
Alexandra Eala’s Stunning Miami Run: No Scandal, Just Historic Tennis
Contrary to sensational headlines, there is no shocking secret or scandal involving Alexandra Eala. Instead, the 19-year-old Filipino tennis prodigy has captivated the tennis world with her remarkable performance at the 2025 Miami Open.
A graduate of the Rafa Nadal Academy, Eala made history by defeating three Grand Slam champions—Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys, and World No. 2 Iga Swiatek—to reach the semifinals of a WTA 1000 event for the first time. This achievement makes her the first Filipina to reach such a stage in the Open Era and propels her into the WTA Top 100 rankings, currently sitting at World No. 69 .
Her victory over Swiatek was particularly poignant, as the Polish star had served as Eala’s graduation sponsor at the Rafa Nadal Academy. Eala’s emotional response to this win underscores the significance of her journey and the support she’s received from mentors like Rafael Nadal and Toni Nadal, who was present during her match .
Rafael Nadal himself expressed his pride and encouragement, stating, “Let’s keep dreaming!” in response to Eala’s performance .
Eala’s ascent is a testament to her talent, dedication, and the robust training she received at the Rafa Nadal Academy. Her story is one of inspiration and promise, marking a significant milestone for Philippine tennis on the global stage.
