Eala praises Svitolina after upset win in Berlin
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By Joel Reyes
Alex Eala offered some kind words to Elina Svitolina after the Filipina punched her ticket to the 2026 Berlin Tennis Open semifinals on Saturday (PH time) with a straight-sets victory.
Eala praised the Ukrainian after securing the 6-3, 6-4 win on Steffi Graf Stadion, saying:
"Elina is a huge fighter and I've seen it many times. I've been watching her since I was a kid so to be able to compete with her today is such an honor. I really admire her. She's a mother and I find her to act with such elegance and strength. I'm really lucky to have had this match today."
Eala has had a magical run in Berlin, beating Queen's champ Donna Vekic, World No. 2 Elena Rybakina, and now the World No. 8 Svitolina in the first three rounds.
Next up for the Quezon City native is a semifinal showdown with No. 8 seed Linda Noskova.
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kuya_tete
Go Alex Go3 days agoReply
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Menervah Roque
Best of luck for Alex, our country's pride. One amazing Filipina to emulate 3 days agoReply
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Mary Fionna Iglesia
Well done Alex👏 Mabuhay ka🫡🇵🇭3 days agoReply
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Irish Viliran
Let's go Alex!! 🌸3 days agoReply
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Daimler 625
Congratulations 👏👏👏3 days agoReply
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Ian Ancajas
keep it up alex3 days agoReply
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arnold arniego
Wow fantastic3 days agoReply
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Norgiel Montemayor
Go Eala! Go Philippines!3 days agoReply
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Jess Senarillos
Wow naman ang ganda na magaling pa3 days agoReply
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wow she catches 3 days agoReply
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