Fifteen-year-old Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala has received an invitation to compete in the qualifying rounds of the Miami Open , a WTA 1000 tournament that will be held from March 22 to April 4 at the impressive Hard Rock Stadium. The player, who trains at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar, will continue toContinue reading “Alex Eala receives an invitation to compete in the Miami Open”
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Jaume Munar wins his sixth Challenger title in Türkiye
There’s no better way to start a season than by lifting a trophy. And that’s what Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar player Jaume Munar achieved this Sunday, at the ATP Challenger Tour in Antalya , after defeating #NextGenATP star Lorenzo Musetti 6-7(7), 6-2, 6-2 in two hours and 21 minutes. The difficulty level of theContinue reading “Jaume Munar wins his sixth Challenger title in Türkiye”
Alex Eala: “This title is very important to me.”
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.
Alex Eala claims victory at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar
At just 15 years old, Filipino player Alex Eala has won her first professional title in Manacor after beating Mallorcan Yvone Cavallé 5-7, 6-1, 6-3 in the final of the “ITF by LG” tournament . The young tennis player trained at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar overcame her veteran rival by coming back fromContinue reading “Alex Eala claims victory at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar”
Jaume Munar wins his fifth Challenger in Lisbon
Jaume Munar faithfully attended his appointment with the ATP Challenger Tour titles, just as he has done season after season since winning his first crown in this category in 2017. That summer he won in El Espinar, Segovia, in 2018 he won in Prostejov (Czech Republic) and Caltanissetta (Italy), in 2019 he lifted the trophyContinue reading “Jaume Munar wins his fifth Challenger in Lisbon”
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”
Jaume Munar closes the year with a bang
Jaume Munar will finish his season for the second consecutive year among the elite of the ATP Tour circuit. The Spaniard won the title in his last scheduled event at the Uruguay Open , a Challenger-class tournament, where he managed to earn the necessary points to get closer to the Top 80 of the ATPContinue reading “Jaume Munar closes the year with a bang”
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”