WTA Alexandra Eala

Eala défend les joueurs : "Je ne pense pas que nous soyons égocentriques en étant des tennismen"

Andrés Tomás Rico - 15 juil. 2026
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Eala défend les joueurs : "Je ne pense pas que nous soyons égoïstes pour être des tennismen". Photo : Gettyimages

Alexandra Eala is becoming a reference in the world of tennis and, above all, in Filipino sports. The 21-year-old made a name for herself last year by reaching the semifinals of the Miami Open, and after a year of settling in such a competitive and challenging circuit, the world number 28 made another breakthrough at this Wimbledon 2026 by eliminating the defending champion, Iga Swiatek, and reaching her first Grand Slam round of 16.

This has only increased her popularity in the Philippines, where she was welcomed with all the honors like a rock star, in addition to meeting with the Prime Minister of her country. But during this time, the Filipina has also found time to give interviews and attend events sponsored by her.

Alexandra Eala doesn't believe tennis players are egocentric and gives her reasons

In fact, during a press conference with her sponsor BPI, and as reported by Tennis 365, she talked about a topic that has always surrounded tennis. Are male and female tennis players egocentric? This was Eala's response, as she did not hesitate to defend her professional colleagues.

"It may be a wrong idea that comes to mind. I've heard, I don't know if it's true, that people say tennis players can be egocentric. I don't think we are egocentric because we are tennis players. And if someone is egocentric, I don't think it's because they are tennis players. I think maybe they are just egocentric because that's who they are. It is true that in tennis, to a certain extent, when it comes to competition, you have to put yourself first and think about yourself," the Filipina concluded, who, before heading to the North American hard court tour, is enjoying a mass following at home.

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