World No. 140 Alexandra Eala expressed her overwhelming joy after securing a victory against Iga Swiatek in the Miami tournament quarter-finals. The match concluded with a score of 2-6, 5-7 in Eala`s favor. This remarkable win marks a career-first for the Filipina player, propelling her into the semi-finals of a `thousand series` event for the very first time.
– You`ve defeated three Grand Slam champions here in Miami. That`s incredible.
– I`m truly speechless. I`m in complete disbelief and just over the moon with happiness. I want to thank everyone who came out to support and everyone watching from home.
– I recall a photo from your graduation at the Rafael Nadal Academy, where you`re pictured alongside Iga. Did you ever imagine, even in your wildest dreams, that two years later you would be capable of defeating her at such a prestigious tennis tournament?
– It feels absolutely surreal. I still see myself as the same person in that photograph. I am incredibly happy and feel so fortunate to be able to compete against a player of her caliber at this level, – Eala shared in her on-court interview.
Iga Swiatek`s run in the Miami quarter-finals ends with a defeat to the world No. 140.
