Sharapova Just Said The 7 Words Every Filipino Wanted To Hear About Eala

Alex Eala finally met Maria Sharapova — and the five-time Grand Slam champion called her "the girl of the moment." Here's the full story behind the moment. For years, Alex Eala has said the same thing in interview after interview: Maria Sharapova was THE one. The playing style, the fight, the fashion — all of it. In 2010, a young Eala posed for a photo with her idol. Sixteen years later, she walked onto the set of Sharapova's "Pretty Tough" podcast and got to show her that exact picture. "Oh my God. Nice to meet you," Eala said. "Look at you. Thank you for finding time for us," Sharapova replied. Then came the post that set tennis social media on fire: "By very popular demand and rightfully so… she's the girl of the moment." This isn't the first time Sharapova has noticed her. Back at Wimbledon in July, after Eala stunned defending champion Iga Swiatek, Sharapova publicly called her "a star." In this video we break down why this meeting matters, what it says about Eala's rise from the Rafa Nadal Academy to the WTA's brightest young name, and what comes next as she heads into the Wuhan Open. 💬 Was Sharapova right to call her the girl of the moment? Tell me in the comments — I read every one. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly WTA breakdowns. #AlexEala #MariaSharapova #WTA