Filipino tennis sensation Alexandra Eala faced a tough challenge at the 2025 Miami Open, where she suffered a loss to American star Jessica Pegula. While the result itself was not entirely surprising—given Pegula’s experience and ranking—what has sparked outrage among fans is the suggestion that Eala was solely to blame for her defeat.… Read More »
As a mom of aspiring tennis player teens, I truly understand the overwhelming mix of emotions that parents feel while watching their children compete in tournaments. The excitement, nervousness, and heart-pounding moments are all part of the journey. I can only imagine how Alex Eala’s parents must feel every time she steps onto the… Read More »
Tennis power couple Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa were recently seen handing out a sumptuous and tantalizing slice of pizza to 27-year-old Badosa’s sister Jana’s boyfriend in the middle of the highway. This amusing interaction came as the tennis duo were spotted enjoying their time after they departed from the ongoing Miami… Read More »
**Celebrating the 3rd Rafa Nadal Foundation & Telefónica Awards** Today marked a special occasion as we celebrated the 3rd edition of the **Rafa Nadal Foundation & Telefónica Awards**, an event dedicated to recognizing and honoring outstanding social organizations that are making a meaningful impact in their communities. This initiative reflects our shared commitment to… Read More »
**Heartbreaking Scenes as Jasmine Paolini Sobs Into Her Towel After Devastating Loss** In a heart-wrenching moment that gripped the tennis world, Italian star Jasmine Paolini was seen breaking down in tears following a crushing semi-final defeat. The emotional scenes unfolded after her match against Aryna Sabalenka, where Paolini struggled to find her rhythm against… Read More »
**Jasmine Paolini: A Lioness in Battle, But Aryna Sabalenka Remains No. 1** Tennis is a sport of passion, resilience, and unforgettable moments, and Jasmine Paolini gave us all three in her semi-final match against Aryna Sabalenka at StadiumLive. The Italian warrior fought with everything she had, displaying her trademark grit and determination. However, despite… Read More »
Aryna Sabalenka delivered a breathtaking performance in Miami, securing a hard-fought victory over Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in the semi-finals. The Belarusian star, known for her power-packed game, was overcome with emotion as she celebrated her win, breaking into tears on court. “No shame in crying,” Sabalenka admitted in her post-match interview, expressing the… Read More »
Rafael Nadal Academy alumnus Alexandra Eala served up a performance for the ages at the 2025 Miami Open, achieving an upset against second seed Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals. The 19-year-old Filipino extended her dream run by taking down the five-time Grand Slam champion 6-2, 7-5 in under two hours. She entered the… Read More »
Rafael Nadal’s uncle Toni was in Alexandra Eala’s box, cheering her on during her quarterfinal clash against Iga Swiatek. During her interview with the Tennis Channel, Eala talked about how much it meant to have Toni’s presence in her career and during the match: “Well, I worked very closely with Toni alongside of course… Read More »
Rafael Nadal’s sister Maribel has reacted to Alexandra Eala’s scintillating win over World No. 2 Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Miami Open. The Filipino teenage prodigy is a Rafa Nadal Academy graduate. Eala received a main draw wildcard for the coveted WTA 1000 event. She started her campaign by… Read More »