Eala: "It would be an honor to pave the way for girls, I try to be as authentic as possible"

Andrés Tomás Rico | 4 Jul 2026 | 19.55

Eala: "It would be an honor to pave the way for girls, I try to be as authentic as possible." Photo: Gettyimages

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Alexandra Eala is no longer just a promise but is becoming a reality. The Filipina displayed her talent to the world by defeating Wimbledon champion, Iga Swiatek, on Center Court. This achievement brought her to tears after reaching her first Grand Slam round of 16, where she will now aim to advance to the quarterfinals by overcoming Jasmine Paolini.

She has become a true role model in a country with little tennis tradition and female representation in sports. Therefore, she is now the face of women's tennis in the Philippines. This was highlighted in her post-match press conference where she also expressed her love for Wimbledon and everything surrounding it, as well as the importance of her family.

Alexandra Eala and the importance of becoming a role model in the Philippines

"It's daily work, and that work ethic is what truly keeps me grounded and focused. Then I guess the responsibility or the effects or the impact I have on others and the inspiration I can provide are the results of that work ethic. It would be an honor to pave the way for young girls. It would be the honor of my life to inspire others. I think inspiration is something so beautiful. Again, I want to remind everyone that you can find inspiration anywhere you want. Anywhere, anyone, if you want to be inspired, it will simply come to you."

"I try to be as authentic as possible. I believe in being genuine. I believe in my values. This exposure, I suppose, or this platform I have, has really allowed me to reflect on myself. It allows me to be the best version of myself because I know many people admire me. Again, I think the main message here is that I don't want people to see me and say, 'I want to be the next Alex Eala.' I want them to see and say, 'Wow, I want to be the first me. I want to create my own path'."

Eala explains how she balances happiness and focus

"It's not something I've practiced or trained. I think it's something that just comes naturally to me. I don't know if it's my personality or what it is. I think it is important for me to celebrate, even if briefly, and enjoy victories like this."

"But as the next match approaches, my body feels it. I have, I suppose, the ability to refocus. The ability to concentrate again is also something that can be practiced. But yes, I suppose it comes with the character I have."

Eala confesses that Wimbledon is her favorite tournament

"Wimbledon has always been my favorite tournament, I must say. I have always loved the tradition that surrounds it, the elegance. When you are young, there are certain things you don't understand, but there are things that stay with you. One for me is how people behave, the all-white dress code, the greenery, and the grass courts."

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"Wimbledon is very close to my heart. Being able to play here on Center Court for the second consecutive year is incredible for me, experiencing these intense moments and this level of competition in, well, essentially the best stage in the world for tennis. I am grateful to be in that position again this year. I was in a similar position last year. I think I was able to learn from that. I was able to face this match with an improved mindset compared to last year."

Eala stands proud of her team and family

"I have always thought of this as a personal journey for me. Because even though I am very grateful and very receptive to all the support I receive, my team, my family, and I are the ones who have put in the hours. We are the ones on the courts for 12 hours straight. We are the ones who get up early, who come home late."

Eala talks about her upcoming opponent, Jasmine Paolini

She is a great player. She is a fierce competitor, especially. It was not an easy match for me in Dubai. It won't be easy here either. But every match is a different story. I will do everything possible to prepare for that match and focus all my energy on improving and giving my best," concludes Alexandra Eala who, as she becomes a role model in the Philippines, keeps her dream alive at Wimbledon.

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