Eala: "I am a drop in the ocean; the media attention I receive does not distract me"

Alexandra Eala is not just a future project or a desire for a great star artificially boosted by the fervor of her country. At 21 years old, the Filipino has made a significant leap in quality this year and is approaching the US Open 2026 at the best moment of her promising career, ready to take advantage of all the recent learnings.

Being ranked 18th in the world at 21 years old is a clear indicator of the immense potential that Alexandra Eala possesses. The Filipino is one of the most high-profile young athletes in the world, attracting hordes of Filipino fans eager to support their prodigy and join the tennis craze sweeping the country. At the US Open 2026, there are very high expectations both in terms of sports performance and media coverage around her.

This is what Alexandra Eala said at the Media Day of the US Open 2026

Eala reaffirms her growth this year

"I believe I have experienced a lot of growth over the past year and have hit several milestones in my career. I think there have been many lessons, especially in terms of being able to work closely with many incredible female tennis players."

"I have been able to experience much more of their work ethic, obviously by being in this environment much longer. I have also been able to compete against the best of the best much more frequently."

"I was fortunate to have experienced matches like the one at the US Open last year, with a packed crowd and an incredible atmosphere, against a very strong opponent. So I feel very lucky."

Eala's impact in the Philippines

Eala's growing impact in the Philippines was also one of the topics at the press conference, although the player wanted to downplay her role within a sport built by many generations of players.

"First of all, it is gratitude. I am very grateful for the support from my fans and followers. As for what I bring to tennis, all the WTA players and ATP players have contributed to the world of tennis and its history just by being here and working every day."

"Although there are certain things, like the media and what you have mentioned, that make me stand out, I think I am just a drop in the ocean when we talk about these things. The longer I have been on the circuit, the more I learn about its history."

Eala's confidence continues to grow

"I think I have a pretty strong foundation of self-confidence and, of course, it is completely normal for it to fluctuate. There are moments when it is harder to believe in yourself and moments when it is much easier."

"But I think my foundation has remained quite stable and perhaps with a slow upward trend. I believe the important thing is to have that foundation of 'I know what I can do, I am strong, I know who I am as a person and what my character is'."

"Then, of course, results can vary depending on the time of year and how you are feeling at that moment."

It is worth noting the tremendous excitement in the global tennis community around the possibilities of Alexandra Eala continuing to grow and making another impact in her progression at this US Open 2026, an ideal stage for her.

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