Rafael Nadal Drops 1-Word Reaction as Alexandra Eala Earns Nelly Korda’s Nod With Her Golf Skills
What’s there that rising Filipino phenom Alexandra Eala can’t do? Slaying grand slam-winning giants? Done. Breaking into the top 100? Accomplished. The Miami Open breakout star, who made history at the WTA 1000 event by reaching the semis last month, is poised to witness success in the racket sport. No doubt about it. But what if we tell you she’s got another hidden talent? It seems she’s following in the footsteps of her idol and 22-time slam king Rafael Nadal. How? After hanging up his racket last year, he’s embraced the world of golf actively. And now, Eala’s shown her stroke play to let everyone know she can do much more than swing a racket. Obviously, her idol and 14-time Roland Garros champion is in awe after witnessing Eala’s special skills!
Nadal has, time and again, reiterated how much he loves “the game of golf in general.” Remember, after saying goodbye to a 20-year-long career, he competed at the FGB Hexagonal Q-Romia Circuit at Club de Golf Son Servera? The former king of clay managed to finish 8th at the event where there were close to 80 participants. Nadal got 76 strokes (four above par) which is impressive for a non-pro. Moreover, he’s also competed in the Balearic Mid-Amateur Golf Championship three times already in the last four years!
