MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala has been given a wild card entry into the qualifiers of the 2021 Miami Open.
The Rafa Nadal Academy announced the news Tuesday on social media with Rafael Nada’s uncle, Toni, making the announcement.
According to the WTA Acceptance List as of Feb. 25, 2021, the best women’s players including world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty, 2021 Australian Open champion and world No. 2 Naomi Osaka as well as third-ranked Simona Halep are expected to play in the star-studded tournament.
The tournament will run from March 22 to April 4 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Eala has been on a rapid ascent since winning her maiden Gra…
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