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.

Teenager Alexandra Eala pulled off another upset at the Miami Open by knocking off five-time Grand Slam champion and second-seeded Iga Swiatek 6-2, 7-5 in the quarterfinals.

Alexandra Eala expressed utter shock as she watched Iga Swiatek's final return go long, sealing an upset victory over the No. 2 women's tennis player in the world Friday in a Miami Open quarterfinal.