FINALLY: “Sorry everyone” — Alex Eala’s coach explains the reason for the disastrous first round loss, which has sparked curiosity among the fan community. Alex Eala had serious problems before the match, which prevented her from playing at 100%. “We apologize, but she gave it her all, we hope everyone can understand us.”
FINALLY: “Sorry everyone” — Alex Eala’s coach explains the reason for the disastrous first round loss, which has sparked curiosity among the fan community. Alex Eala had serious problems before the match, which prevented her from playing at 100%. “We apologize, but she gave it her all, we hope everyone can understand us.”
In a moment that has left tennis fans both heartbroken and bewildered, rising tennis star Alex Eala experienced a disastrous first-round exit that no one could have seen coming. Once considered one of the tournament’s dark horses, Eala’s early departure from the 2025 Sunshine Grand Open sent shockwaves through the tennis world. But now, days after the emotional loss, her coach has stepped forward with a heartfelt and honest explanation that has answered some questions — and raised a few more
“Sorry everyone,” he began. Those were the first words out of Coach Miguel Santos’ mouth during a brief but powerful media address held late Tuesday night. “We owe the fans, the supporters, and the entire tennis community an explanation. Alex didn’t lose because she wasn’t prepared. She lost because she was facing something much bigger than a match.”
According to Coach Santos, the 19-year-old Filipina star had been dealing with serious health and emotional issues just days before stepping onto the court. While he did not go into full detail, citing Alex’s privacy, he revealed that she had been battling severe fatigue, a high fever, and a minor injury that they had hoped would heal in time.
