After Eala, Rafa Nadal Academy unearths another gem
Filipino superstar Alexandra Eala has been hogging all the limelight in Toronto with her run into the last 16, something that would have pleased Spanish tennis legend Rafa Nadal no end. One of the first to send a congratulatory note when Eala won her maiden WTA Tour title in Washington last week, Nadal must be equally pleased to see another of his academy students make it to the pre-quarterfinals…
Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal's academy has once again produced a rising star, this time in the form of Russian teen Alina Korneeva. The 19-year-old made history at the National Bank Open by defeating World No. 16 Iva Jovic 6-3, 6-4 in straight sets, marking her best performance yet. Korneeva's achievement is all the more impressive considering her own career setbacks, including injuries that sidelined her for over seven months.
Despite these challenges, Korneeva rebuilt her confidence and game strength with the help of fellow academy standout Alexandra Eala. Korneeva has now officially ranked inside the ATP and WTA Top 100, joining seven other Rafa Nadal Academy students who have achieved this milestone. The academy celebrated this remarkable achievement with tweets expressing pride and congratulations to each of these young talents.
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