LOOK: Alex Eala celebrates second career WTA 125 title at Birmingham Open

Alexandra “Alex” Eala proudly celebrated her WTA 125 Birmingham Open triumph after defeating Nikola Bartunkova, 5-7, 6-3, 7-5, in a thrilling final on Sunday.

With the victory, Eala joins a distinguished list of Birmingham champions that includes Billie Jean King, Maria Sharapova, and Ash Barty.

"It sounds really beautiful, of course. All those names that you've mentioned are tennis greats, and I'm so honored to be lifting this trophy today," Eala said.

"But lifting this trophy does not mean that I will be among the greats yet, so I'm motivated to keep working, and I'm grateful for the part that this trophy has played in my journey."

This marks Eala's second WTA 125 title in her career.

—JKC, GMA News