Filipino player Alex Eala announced her decision to step away from the spotlight for a short period following her loss to American Claire Liu with scores of 3-6 and 0-6 in the final of the Hong Kong Open tennis tournament.
Season Achievements
The 21-year-old Eala enjoyed significant popularity this year, becoming the highest-ranked Filipino and Southeast Asian player in the history of the Women's Tennis Association. Her performance in Hong Kong will raise her ranking to 15th in the world, a career-high, after previously holding the second position.
2027 Goals
When asked about her goals for 2027, the player clarified that she had not spent much time thinking about the next season. She added: "I was enjoying what I achieved this year, especially since the schedule was packed with one tournament after another. I will spend some time with my family, step away from the spotlight, and disappear for a short while; that is my plan, I will simply disappear."
Athletic Career
The young Filipino won her first titles on the WTA Tour at the Washington Open last August. She achieved seven victories against players ranked in the top ten throughout the year, in addition to winning the bronze medal at the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games.
Source: Arriyadiyah newspaper
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