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Alex Eala on Berlin Tennis Open journey: 'My heart is full'

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>Alex Eala took to social media to express her gratitude as she concluded her run at the 2026 Berlin Tennis Open.</p><p>On her Instagram page, the Filipino tennis star wrote: &quot;Can’t begin to describe all the emotions I’ve experienced this week, my heart is full! I am forever GRATEFUL 💚 Berlin, you are so so special, thank you!&quot;</p><p>In her post, Alex shared numerous snapshots of her journey in Berlin.</p><p>Fans online were quick to react to Alex&#x27;s post.</p><p>&quot;Give yourself grace while also being brave 😉 So proud of you Alex. Stellar performance!&quot; one fan commented.</p><p>&quot;Amazing week, Alex! 🙌What a run. 💪 You made us all proud. Berlin is just the start of bigger things! 💚&quot; one fan said.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ0k7fjjG7v/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=642&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A7351750.600000024%2C%22ls%22%3A7206926.8000000715%2C%22le%22%3A7207245.200000048%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="967" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:658px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Alex&#x27;s impressive run came to an end on Sunday, June 21 with a 6-2, 6-4 semifinal loss to Linda Noskova at the WTA 500 tournament.</p><p>Despite her exit, Eala enjoyed a breakthrough week in Berlin, stunning world No. 2 Elena Rybakina to reach the quarterfinals before toppling No. 8 Elina Svitolina to reach the semifinals.</p><p>Alex recently landed the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list under the Entertainment &amp; Sports category.</p><p>According to Forbes, the category spotlights &quot;the next generation of talent—on court and the screen.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/5/29/alex-eala-reacts-to-making-forbes-30-under-30-asia-2026-list-1508" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Alex Eala reacts to making Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Upon the announcement that she made it to the list, the Filipino tennis athlete penned a post on social media to express her gratitude about the said feat.</p><p>&quot;Honored to be part of Forbes 30 under 30. Still processing this one!&quot; she wrote on Instagram at that time.</p><p>In its feature, Forbes highlighted her remarkable achievements in tennis, including her breakthrough into the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Top 50 in 2025.</p><p>The magazine also noted how she made history as the first Filipina to defeat two Top 10 players at the Miami Open in March 2025 and to win a Grand Slam singles main-draw match at the U.S. Open in August 2025.</p>

<p>Alex Eala expressed her gratitude as she reflected on her Berlin Tennis Open journey. </p>

Alex Eala expressed her gratitude as she reflected on her Berlin Tennis Open journey.