Eala is moved by the audience's support: "I am proud of what I represent"

Alexandra Eala is one of the players of the moment, not only because of the hordes of fans who rally to support her everywhere she goes but also due to her spectacular form, which makes her a contender for the title at the US Open 2026. After advancing to the third round by defeating Oliynykova, she reflected on several aspects.

Anyone who dares to underestimate the tennis of Alexandra Eala and considers that she receives exaggerated media attention should reconsider, as the signs that we are witnessing a budding star are increasingly evident. The Filipino tennis player extended her good form by reaching the third round of the US Open 2026 and provided a demonstration of her competitive personality in a press conference.

This is what Alexandra Eala said after reaching the third round of the US Open 2026

Eala's assessment of her performance

"I am very happy with my performance. I think I played well and had a good mindset, so I’m very happy. It means a lot to me to reach the weekend. This is my first time reaching the third round here at the US Open and it's also a great achievement for me."

"I think I played against Oleksandra in Strasbourg, just before Roland Garros. If I remember correctly, it was a very intense battle and a long match. I remember having a good conversation with my coach after that match. It was one of the matches this year that marked me the most."

"From then until now, I believe that I have improved a lot. Many of the aspects we talked about in that conversation were things I worked on and dedicated many hours to. That said, the circumstances are very different. Another surface, another tournament, and another time of the season. It's very hard to compare them."

"Focusing on today's match, I think I did very well by being patient and staying true to my game."

Eala talks about Toni Nadal

"Having my family here and being able to travel with them some weeks is great. They can also experience all of this. They have been with me every step of the way, so for them to be able to experience what it means to be on the circuit now is something very beautiful we can share."

"The same goes for my team. They have been with me on this journey, through the ups and downs. I have been working with Toni for a long time, of course, because I train at the Rafa Nadal Academy."

"It's funny. When I was on the court with Toni here, I felt like I was coming full circle, because the first times I was with him, or when we trained together, it was always at the Academy. Now I have reached a level where he can see me play at the US Open."

"The same goes for my coaches Joan, Alexandro, and Yuke. I think people are a huge part of this journey, and I am very happy to experience tennis at the highest level with them."

The support of Filipinos in New York

"I think it's important to find a good balance. When I am truly competing in a match, I usually don't think about external factors because a tennis match at this level already has a huge mental cost, and there's not much room to think about other things."

"That doesn't mean I don't realize what's happening. I think each person represents something in their own way. I am Filipina and I proudly represent that. Today, there were many Filipinos in the stands, and I am sure they share that feeling."

"Just like Americans or Oleksandra, who is Ukrainian and played incredibly today. I think we all represent something. Yes, I’m proud of what I represent."

Eala feels mature and complete

"Experience definitely helps. Now I feel like a more complete and mature player. I guess maturity comes with time, as well as greater intelligence."

"Now I have more knowledge and experience about tennis and what it means to compete at the highest level. I also have a greater awareness of what I am capable of and more confidence in myself."

Alexandra Eala continues to take strong steps in her progression and establishing herself as one of the most promising tennis players in the world, but also as a player capable of achieving great successes in the present. This US Open 2026 could be her definitive launching pad to sports stardom, as she has already conquered the media spotlight.

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