How does Alex Eala take care of herself during tennis season?

Despite her busy schedule as a professional tennis player, Alex Eala makes sure to spend time for herself through a nightly self-care routine.

In an interview with the Tennis Channel, the Filipina tennis ace shared that self-care is about making time for yourself, no matter how busy life gets.

Alex said one of her nightly routines includes using skincare products with retinol and niacinamide, as well as consistently applying eye cream and petroleum jelly.

She also mentioned putting lotion on her back, which is usually the most exposed part of her body during tennis matches, and spraying on perfume before going to bed.

"I like to use perfume before I go to bed so I smell good and I feel good about myself," she said.

Beyond skincare, Alex said self-care can take many forms depending on a person's interests.

"I think you should start with something you're interested in," she said. "I've been reading books recently, and I think that's also self-care."

She added that healthy eating is another way to practice self-care, emphasizing that the key is finding a routine that works for you.

"There are a lot of different things," Alex said. "Knowing what you're interested in helps keep the routine."

The 21-year-old tennis star is coming off a historic Wimbledon run, becoming the first Filipino to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam singles tournament after advancing to the Round of 16. —Hermes Joy Tunac/MGP, GMA News