Eala stirs passions: "She's like Nadal, a great competitor"

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Alexandra Eala has been one of the standout names of Wimbledon 2026. The Filipina tennis player has made history for her country by reaching the octavesfinals and defeating Iga Swiatek, the reigning champion, turning her into a media star. Greg Rusedski has compared her to Rafael Nadal for her competitive spirit and has pointed out a couple of aspects that could enhance her game.

In his podcast 'Off Court,' Rusedski stated, "She's like Rafael Nadal, and I like that. She's a fierce competitor, but I see her serve and feel that she could relax her wrist position a bit, like Novak Djokovic. I think she can improve her toss position a bit and has a good swing in her serve, but she needs to find the balance between when to hit the ball and when not to. It's something she simply needs to practice more and make a minor adjustment in her technique," he affirmed.

Rusedski sees Eala winning Wimbledon someday

Rusedski's assessment didn't end there, as he sees Eala as having chances to become Wimbledon champion someday considering what was seen this year. “It's incredible. The first Filipina to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam, and this won't be her last fourth round. And in my opinion, Wimbledon is her best chance to go far in a Grand Slam and have a real opportunity to win it someday," he concluded.

2026 is proving to be Eala's breakthrough year on the WTA circuit, and during the grass season, she has emerged as a serious contender for achieving great results in the future. She has already broken into the top 30, will be a seeded player in major tournaments, and Wimbledon may have been a turning point to start competing neck and neck with the big names of the circuit and continue climbing in the rankings.

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