Bianca Andreescu has reached out to rising tennis star Alex Eala to congratulate her on her impressive run at the Miami Open and offer her support. The Canadian player, who won the US Open in 2019, shared that she wanted to ensure young players like Eala feel welcomed on the tour.
Eala stunned the tennis world with her performances in Miami, defeating top-ranked players on her way to the semifinals. Andreescu, recognizing the challenges young athletes face, reached out to encourage her. She reflected on her own experience, revealing that during her early years on tour, she felt isolated, as no one extended a friendly hand to her. Determined to change that for the next generation, she made the effort to connect with Eala.
Andreescu emphasized the importance of fostering a supportive environment in professional tennis, especially among women players. She expressed her belief that athletes should uplift one another despite the competitive nature of the sport. Eala, in turn, appreciated the gesture, noting that Andreescu’s words resonated with her.
As both players continue their journeys on the WTA Tour, Andreescu’s outreach serves as a reminder of the value of mentorship and camaraderie in sports. Her decision to support Eala highlights her commitment to creating a more welcoming atmosphere for emerging talents.
Bianca Andreescu reached out to Alex Eala to congratulate her & offer her support:
“I want to be honest I didn’t have anybody reach out to me. Nobody was friendly with me on the tour, no one would say hi to me & I told myself, I don’t want the next generation to feel that way.” pic.twitter.com/oJiLrAPFfE
— Reem Abulleil (@ReemAbulleil) April 23, 2025
Andreescu in Madrid, ranking, and results in 2025
Now ranked no.132, Andreescu has achieved a composed 1-1 match record in 2025. Bianca is now playing in Madrid where she bested the world no.43 Mccartney Kessler 6-2 6-4.
Bianca Andreescu will take on the world no.11 Elena Rybakina in the 2nd round on Friday at 9:30 pm on MANOLO SANTANA STADIUM. Their record is 2-0 for Rybakina.
Alexandra Eala in 2025
Ranked no.72 (career-high), the Filipino played her last match on the 24th of April when she was defeated by world no.2 Iga Swiatek 4-6 6-4 6-2 in the 2nd round in Madrid (draw).
Presently, during this year the Filipino achieved an overall 16-10 win-loss record. Alexandra Eala’s best performance of the present season was reaching the semifinal in the Canberra and Miami.
Bianca Andreescu and Alexandra Eala have never faced off.
