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Tennis: ‘The real work starts now,’ Alex Eala says after historic Miami Open run

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/174330271439420250330 alex eala.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates a point won against Jessica Pegula during their match on Day 10 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 27, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.  <em>Al Bello, Getty Images/AFP</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala is ready to take on opportunities that her run at the Miami Open have opened up for her.</p><p>On her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHzaU7HgzE2/?img_index=7&amp;igsh=MTdqZHpnNDVoaGhhMQ%3D%3D">Instagram </a>account, Eala said the Miami Open had left her speechless and full of pride and gratitude.</p><p>“I recognize that these two weeks have opened the door to so many opportunities for me, but along with those opportunities come a whole new set of obstacles I will have to navigate through,” she said.</p><p>“The real work starts now. “</p><p>Eala exited the Miami Open in the semifinals of a run that saw her beat Grand Slam champions Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys, and Iga Swiatek.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2025/3/28/tennis-i-gave-everything-i-had-says-alex-eala-after-miami-open-exit-1708">Tennis: &#x27;I gave everything I had,&#x27; says Alex Eala after Miami Open exit</a></div><p>She said she had no regrets since she &quot;gave everything I had&quot; against world No. 4 Jessica Pegula in their match.</p><p>Eala is now ranked No. 75 in the Women’s Tennis Association.</p><p>“I’m proud of myself for pushing through those tough moments, as well as to have been able to make a statement for the Philippines in one of the biggest stages of tennis,” she said in the same Instagram post.</p><p>“Moreover, I’m thankful for all the positivity coming my way, and I pray that you all continue sending support through the highs and lows. Salamat sa lahat ng pagdadasal at magagandang mensahe.”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ireHe6TkEEk?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>“I recognize that these two weeks have opened the door to so many opportunities for me, but along with those opportunities come a whole new set of obstacles I will have to navigate through,” Eala said.</p>

“I recognize that these two weeks have opened the door to so many opportunities for me, but along with those opportunities come a whole new set of obstacles I will have to navigate through,” Eala said.