Phl Tennis Superstar Alex Eala, Pasok na sa semifinals ng Miami Open

3/27/2025

Semis-bound na sa Miami Open ang Pinay Tennis Superstar na si Alex Eala matapos pataubin ang tatlong grand slam champion kabilang ang World's number 2.

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00:00Semi-sbound in the Miami Open, the Philippine Tennis Superstar, Alex Ayala,

00:07after defeating the three Grand Slam Champions, including the World's No. 2.

00:13The prize for him is the historic win in the game of Martin Javier.

00:22From being a wildcard player,

00:25Road to the semi-finals of the Miami Open, the Philippine Tennis Superstar, Alex Ayala.

00:33He won the next game against the World's No. 2 and the five-time Grand Slam winner, Igas Viontek,

00:39in the quarterfinals.

00:40He defeated the veteran Polish player in the next two sets.

00:45The final score, 6-2, 7-5.

00:49I think my mind was not there.

00:51My mind was still on the match and kind of thinking that it wasn't done yet.

00:56But it was, and I'm super happy that the ball went out.

01:01Ayala was the first to defeat the two Grand Slam winners,

01:05including the 2017 French Open winner, Yelena Ustapenko,

01:09and the reigning Australian Open champion, Madison Keys.

01:13So from being the World's No. 140,

01:17Ayala climbed to the top 75 in the ranking of the Women's Tennis Association.

01:21It feels amazing because I know this is a historical achievement.

01:27And it's definitely an achievement that I dedicate to my country.

01:32But it's also a huge personal achievement.

01:36And for that, I'd love to give myself a pat on the back and give my team a pat on the back.

01:43But that's not the end goal.

01:46So, keep working.

02:16Alex's coach, Coach Ronald Juven,

02:18said it was a big turning point for the career of 19-year-old tennis sensation.

02:23I think it's like that because the level of competition outside is different.

02:30Because his opponents, even if they're not in the ranking,

02:34even if they're in the top 200, 300, it's all the same.

02:37His success is an inspiration to young players in the Philippines.

02:43His work ethics is different.

02:46His attitude inside the court is very disciplined.

02:48It's different.

02:49He's really focused.

02:50He's really focused.

02:51Alex is full of gratitude for the support of the Filipinos.

02:55I mean, I'm so, so, so lucky to have this country, this following,

03:00and to be part of this community is something I wouldn't trade for the world.

03:06Tomorrow, in the semifinals,

03:08I know that they're good.

03:10And I know that they're both fighters.

03:12They're both experienced.

03:13All I can say is I'm so excited.

03:15And I'm willing to die on the court tomorrow.

03:20Tomorrow, I'm literally willing to die on the court.

03:22For the GMA Integrated News,

03:24Martin Aver,

03:25Nakatutok,

03:2624 Hours.

03:38For more information, visit www.gma.gov

Phl Tennis Superstar Alex Eala, Pasok na sa semifinals ng Miami Open | 24 Oras

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