Alexandra Eala, the 19-year-old tennis prodigy who took the tennis world by storm after she defeated some of the top players during her Miami tour, admitted that she was stunned to receive a text from Rafael Nadal. The 22-time Grand Slam champion was delighted with the performance displayed by the young gun and congratulated her after a promising run at the tournament.
Eala also shared the adorable reaction she had on receiving the message in an interview after her disappointing exit from the semifinals of the Miami Open 2025.
“Rafa messaged me. It was the first time he ever messaged me personally, so that was a shock to see. Funny story, I only saw it a couple of days later. It was exciting to see his notification,” Eala said to her uncle Noli on Power and Play. “
The Filipina is currently geared up for the clay swing and will look to get her hands on her first ever title on the surface.
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