In an emotional pre-semifinal interview at the Guangzhou Open, Alexandra Eala tearfully dedicated her words to her mother, Rizza, revealing that her mum had sacrificed her own tennis dreams to raise her and her brother. The shock came when Alex shared how, at just 15, her mother silently endured a serious ordeal while Alex competed in the U.S. Her tears were not of anger, but of love, vowing to win the Guangzhou Open as a gift for her mum and family.
In an emotional pre-semifinal interview at the Guangzhou Open, Alexandra Eala tearfully dedicated her words to her mother, Rizza, revealing that her mum had sacrificed her own tennis dreams to raise her and her brother. The shock came when Alex shared how, at just 15, her mother silently endured a serious ordeal while Alex competed in the U.S. Her tears were not of anger, but of love, vowing to win the Guangzhou Open as a gift for her mum and family.
💖 Tears and Triumph: Alex Eala’s Emotional Tribute to Her Mother Before the Guangzhou Open Semifinal 🎾🇵🇭
In a deeply moving pre-semifinal interview at the Guangzhou Open, Alexandra Eala opened her heart — and left fans across the world in tears.
The 19-year-old Filipina tennis star tearfully dedicated her words to her mother, Rizza Eala, revealing that her mum had once dreamed of becoming a professional tennis player herself, but chose to give it all up to raise Alex and her brother.
Then came the emotional shock — Alex shared that when she was just 15, her mother silently battled through a serious personal ordeal while Alex was competing in the U.S., never letting her daughter know until much later.
“My tears aren’t of sadness,” Alex said softly. “They’re of love. Everything I am is because of her.”
With her voice trembling but full of resolve, Alex vowed to fight for victory at the Guangzhou Open — not just for herself, but as a gift to her mum and family who had stood behind every serve, every loss, and every triumph.
Fans online have since flooded social media with support, calling the young star’s words “a reminder that behind every champion is a parent who sacrificed everything.” ❤️🎾
