Eala admits that she needs to disconnect from tennis after losing in Toronto

Alexandra Eala saw her winning streak interrupted by Belinda Bencic at the WTA 1000 Toronto 2026. The Filipina attended a press conference trying to maintain a positive attitude and acknowledged that she needs a few days of rest before facing the tournaments in Cincinnati and the US Open.

"It was a difficult match. Belinda put me in complicated situations, and I think she played very well. I was unable to get out of a certain dynamic," Eala explained. "Overall, it has been a very good week. I'm super happy with the journey I've had, and I'm going to try to recover and come back strong."

The young Filipina had a very emotional moment as she stopped to look at the stands before leaving the court. "I knew it was the last time I would be on that court for a while. The atmosphere throughout this week has been incredible," she acknowledged.

And she placed special emphasis on the support of her compatriots: "I am like a small drop in the ocean when we talk about Filipinos and the pride they feel for their culture and heritage. I do a lot to represent my country, and I am very proud of that, but the stadium was full of people who do the same. That shows what kind of community we are and how much we support each other."

Eala wants to disconnect before Cincinnati

After these weeks of enormous strain, Eala plans to take "one or two days" off before traveling to Cincinnati. "I need to cut my hair. I haven't done it in a long time. And my nails are too long," she joked.

The Filipina also assessed her physical condition. "It's always difficult after a loss. Right now, I'm a bit tired and sad about the match, but I am healthy, which is something I am super grateful for. It's something that is always at the top of my priorities."

Her goal is clear: "I am going to take away the lessons I have learned these two weeks and hope to apply them even better in Cincinnati and New York." The truth is that Alexandra Eala will be a player to watch at the upcoming major events.

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