Alex Eala stays optimistic after lacking US Open principal draw
Alex Eala in motion through the US Open qualifying spherical. –ALEX EALA INSTAGRAM/VIA US OPEN
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala could have fallen brief anew of reaching her first girls’s Grand Slam principal draw however she vows to proceed working exhausting towards her aim.
The primary draw remained elusive for Eala after bowing out within the last spherical of the 2024 US Open qualifiers, shedding to Elena-Gabriela Ruse of Romania in three units, 6-3, 1-6, 4-6, on Friday (Manila time) in New York.
However the 19-year-old took her heartbreaking loss in stride and relished the environment at Flushing Meadows.
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“I used to be so near attaining an enormous aim of mine, however right now it was not meant to be. Nonetheless, this week has been nothing in need of an exciting dream. Taking part in on this environment is one thing I’ve by no means skilled earlier than and wouldn’t commerce for the world,” Eala wrote.
“I wish to thank everybody who watched and cheered for me earlier, whether or not in individual or by the livestream. A particular due to my household, to those that skipped work, and to those that traveled far simply to look at my match. My coronary heart heard and felt each cheer and each clap from you. Thanks a lot, my fellow Filipinos,” Eala mentioned.
Eala, the World No.148 Filipino, opened her marketing campaign with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 win over Maddison Inglis of Australia within the first spherical and took down Spanish Nuria Parrizas Diaz, 7-5, 7-5, to achieve the ultimate qualifying spherical.
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However the 19-year-old Filipino remained optimistic, believing she’s going to make it sometime.
“I consider that despite the fact that shedding right now hurts, God has a plan for me, and I’m certain I’ll obtain this sometime,” mentioned Eala.
Eala continues to be the primary Filipino to win a Grand Slam title within the singles division, ruling the US Open women’ match two years in the past. She gained two in doubles within the 2020 Australian Open and 2021 French Open within the juniors division.
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She has 5 Worldwide Tennis Federation single crowns and three within the doubles.
