Rafael Nadal took to Instagram to congratulate Alexandra Eala after her shocking upset of Iga Swiatek in the Miami Open ...

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal had a heartfelt message for Alex Eala after the young Filipina pulled off a stunning upset at the ...

A graduate of the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Eala moved to Spain aged 13 to train, and had the backing of none other than Rafa’s uncle Toni Nadal in her box for her win over Swiatek.

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal had a heartfelt message for Alex Eala after the young Filipina pulled off a stunning upset at the 2025 Miami Open, defeating world No. 2 and five-time Grand Slam ...

and had the backing of none other than Rafa’s uncle Toni Nadal in her box for her win over Swiatek. She only graduated from the academy in 2023 - with the Pole a guest of honour at the ceremony.