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John McEnroe gives his verdict on Alex Eala’s tennis and identifies what is holding her back

Philippine tennis sensation Alex Eala added another accolade to her rapidly growing resume by securing a bronze medal at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The 21-year-old world No.

18, who claimed her first WTA title earlier this year at the Washington Open, chose to prioritize the international event over the China Open in Beijing, where top-ranked players like Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka faced early exits despite the presence of Coco Gauff.

Legendary tennis coach John McEnroe praised Eala’s competitive spirit and skill development but identified her serve as a key area for improvement, suggesting it remains a liability compared to her athletic potential. While McEnroe highlighted her growing fanbase and technical progress, former British No.

1 Greg Rusedski offered a contrasting view, arguing her serve is not as problematic as perceived and emphasizing her elite return-of-serve abilities. Eala’s upcoming schedule includes stops at the Wuhan Open, followed by the Ningbo Open, Tokyo Open, and Hong Kong Open, where she’ll continue to draw strong support from her dedicated followers.

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