Alex Eala reflects on successful year, looks ahead to upcoming tournaments

Filipina tennis player Alex Eala reflects on her best year so far despite not winning at Wimbledon, highlighting significant achievements including reaching the semifinals at the Miami Open and making Grand Slam main draw debuts in Roland Garros and Wimbledon.

Eala emphasized during a Globe meet-and-greet event that she has improved her fitness and forehand serve, which have enabled her to compete with top players for longer periods.

She noted that while success can be overwhelming, it's important to maintain perspective and recognize that performance fluctuates, as seen in her losses at Wimbledon and Roland Garros this year.

Looking ahead, Eala will compete in WTA 1000 events in Montreal from July 26 to August 7 and Cincinnati from August 5 to 18, followed by tournaments in Monterrey, China, Hong Kong, and the US Open.

Eala also shared that she learned valuable lessons this year from playing against higher-ranked players, including how to manage her nerves and be more confident on court.