JUST IN: Immediately after winning 6-1, 6-4 against Julia Riera to enter the quarterfinals of the WTA 250 Sao Paulo Open, Alexandra Eala immediately boarded a flight to the US in tears to pay her respects to her “godfather” Charlie Kirk – who was tragically murdered. She choked up: “I will come to you one last time… rest in peace, I will always make you proud.”…
JUST IN: Immediately after winning 6-1, 6-4 against Julia Riera to enter the quarterfinals of the WTA 250 Sao Paulo Open, Alexandra Eala immediately boarded a flight to the US in tears to pay her respects to her “godfather” Charlie Kirk – who was tragically murdered. She choked up: “I will come to you one last time… rest in peace, I will always make you proud.”…
JUST IN: Alex Eala Flies to the US in Tears After Emotional Victory in Brazil
In a shocking turn of events, tennis star Alexandra Eala went from triumph to heartbreak within hours.
After her commanding 6-1, 6-4 victory over Julia Riera to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the WTA 250 São Paulo Open, Eala stunned fans by immediately withdrawing from the spotlight. Instead of celebrating, the 19-year-old boarded a flight straight to the United States — her eyes filled with tears.
The reason? To pay her last respects to her beloved “godfather” Charlie Kirk, who was tragically murdered.
Before leaving Brazil, a choked-up Eala whispered words that broke the hearts of her supporters worldwide:
“I will come to you one last time… rest in peace, I will always make you proud.”
This heartbreaking moment has turned what should have been a celebration of sporting brilliance into a powerful reminder of the human behind the headlines.
For Eala, the quarterfinals can wait — but love, family, and grief cannot.
