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Rafael Nadal lauds Alex Eala for incredible Miami Open run: ‘Let’s keep dreaming!’
Filipina tennis prodigy Alex Eala achieved a significant milestone by defeating Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek, 6-2, 7-5, to advance to the semifinals of the 2025 Miami Open.
Tennis legend Rafa Nadal publicly congratulated Eala on her remarkable performance, expressing pride and encouraging her to 'keep dreaming'.
Eala, an alumna of the Rafa Nadal Academy, received special encouragement from Nadal via social media.
Rafa Nadal's uncle and coach, Toni Nadal, was present at the match, underscoring the support Eala receives from the academy.
This victory marks the third Grand Slam champion Eala has defeated in the tournament, having previously beaten Jelena Ostapenko and Madison Keys.
Eala now awaits the winner of the quarterfinals match between Emma Raducanu and Jessica Pegula to determine her semifinal opponent.
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Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has congratulated Filipina player Alex Eala for her significant upset victory over Jelena Ostapenko at the Miami Open.
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