It's my first final and it's something big for me and my country," Eala's tears after her defeat in the Eastbourne final

le 28/06/2025 à 16h43

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Alexandra Eala fell short in the Eastbourne tournament final against Maya Joint despite having four match points in the third-set tiebreak.

At just 20 years old, the Filipino player was close to making history for her country by winning a first-ever WTA Tour title. Deeply affected by the loss, she broke down in tears during her post-match speech:

"I want to congratulate Maya on a great match and a great tournament. You played really well. If I had to lose to someone this week, it would be you. Congratulations. [...]

This is my first WTA Tour final. It's something big for me. It's also big for my country because it's historic. It's the first time someone from the Philippines has achieved something like this. That's why I'm so emotional. But this was only the first final.

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Eala A • Q

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53e, 1116 points

32e, 1539 points

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As we move to the end of this month and also closing out the year I am wishing all of those following me a Merry Christmas and a Happy/Healthy New Year.

Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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