Alexandra Eala shared a touching message on social media after her fairytale run at the Miami Open officially came to an end. The teenage wildcard had only won two WTA Tour-level matches in her career before this fortnight but she enjoyed a statement breakthrough, beating three Grand Slam champions on her way to the semi-final.

Following her historic Miami Open run, Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala looks forward to a new chapter, saying, "The real work starts now."

Eala beat three Grand Slam winners en route to making the Miami semifinal and Filipo tennis history as a wildcard.