Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar player Alex Eala has become the first tennis player born in 2005 to win a professional title. After winning the ITF by LG in Manacor, the young Filipina reflects on her start to 2021 and her future goals.
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Rafa Nadal returns to Rome
Rafa Nadal returns to competition this week at the ATP Masters 1000 in Rome , a very special tournament in his career. It will also mark his return to the court after the break that has kept him away from competition since Sunday, March 1, when he won the final of the Acapulco tournament. NoContinue reading “Rafa Nadal returns to Rome”
The best final in Rome?
Rafa Nadal has played some great matches at Rome’s Foro Italico and several epic five-set finals, but without a doubt one of the most special dates back to May 8, 2005. That day, still 18 years old, the Spaniard confirmed his candidacy to become the new great dominator of the clay court in a dramaticContinue reading “The best final in Rome?”
Alex Eala wins the Australian Open doubles
Alex Eala ‘s list of achievements continues to grow at the start of this season. While she enjoyed her first taste of a junior Grand Slam main draw at the US Open a few months ago, it was at the 2020 Australian Open where she was able to celebrate her first title in this category.Continue reading “Alex Eala wins the Australian Open doubles”
From the Philippines to Manacor; Alex Eala shines brightly.
It’s not often that we see players of Filipino origin shine in the tennis world, and although it’s too early for big celebrations, Alexandra Eala ‘s career is looking promising. At least, that’s what the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar player is achieving this season, at just 14 years old. Without going any further, sheContinue reading “From the Philippines to Manacor; Alex Eala shines brightly.”
From Rome to Manacor: the ninth title is now at the Rafa Nadal Museum Xperience
It hasn’t been just another week for Rafa Nadal. Many tennis and emotional factors have made the victory in Rome even more special, if that’s possible in the Spaniard’s history. Although practically every step he takes, every trophy he adds to the Rafa Nadal Museum Xperience showcase is accompanied by a record, in this newContinue reading “From Rome to Manacor: the ninth title is now at the Rafa Nadal Museum Xperience”