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<\/div>\nAlexandra Eala, a 19 -year -old player from the Philippines, created the earthquake at this year\u2019s Miami Open when reaching the semi -finals as a Wildcard player ranked 140 in the world. Her miraculous journey started from the first round, where she defeated Katie Volynnn, before continuously defeating the three champions of the Grand Slam: Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek. Despite losing to Jessica Pegula in the semi-final with a score of 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-3 after a battle lasting more than two hours, Eala still left a deep impression with a strong play style and resilient fighting spirit. This achievement not only helped her for the first time in the top 100 WTA but also attracted attention from the biggest names in the tennis village.<\/p>\n
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Roger Federer, who has won 20 Grand Slam titles, has long been known for its ability to detect and support young talents. His praise for Eala is not only talent recognition but also a affirmation of her infinite potential. But what surprised the whole world was the decision to accept Eala as an official student. According to close sources, the contract between Federer and Eala not only includes personal training but also comes with a huge financial funding, described as \u201cunprecedented\u201d. This millions of dollars will support Eala in career development, from participating in major tournaments to building a professional training team and logistics.<\/p>\n
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This move of Federer marked the first time he officially took on the role of a personal adviser for a young tennis after retiring. Many people believe that Federer\u2019s experience and vision will help Eala reach further, even reaching the peak that he himself has achieved. With Eala, this is a golden opportunity to learn from one of the greatest players of all time, and affirm its position on the world tennis map. Fans are eagerly waiting for the next steps of this young girl under the guidance of Federer, when they both wrote a promising new chapter for this sport..<\/p>\n
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