The coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic brought the sporting world to a standstill and yet Alex Eala is working feverishly to improve her game. The 14-year-old Eala, who was the first Filipina to win a Grand Slam title, is currently honing her game in the Spanish town of Manacor in Mallorca as a scholar of the renowned Rafael Nadal Academy. 4, Eala came through with a victorious debut after forcing Nadia Alam of Venezuela to retire in the third set, 1-6, 7-6, 3-2. Eala cancelled her second pro tilt also in Tunisia the following week as the Rafael Nadal Academy ordered all its players and coaches to return to Spain due to the threat of Covid-19. Since school has been moved online for the time being, I don’t have a problem keeping myself occupied,” Eala said.

Source: Manila Times April 10, 2020 16:30 UTC