Alex Eala after Berlin Tennis Open exit: 'Berlin, you are so special'

Alexandra “Alex” Eala expressed her gratitude on social media following her semifinal exit at the Berlin Tennis Open.

Eala bowed out of the WTA 500 tournament after a 6-2, 6-4 loss to Linda Noskova in the semifinals on Sunday.

“Can’t begin to describe all the emotions I’ve experienced this week. My heart is full! I am forever grateful. Berlin, you are so, so special. Thank you,” said the world No. 35.

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Despite the defeat, Eala enjoyed a remarkable run in Berlin.

She opened her campaign with a victory over reigning Queen’s Club champion Donna Vekic before pulling off stunning upsets against world No. 2 Elena Rybakina and world No. 8 Elina Svitolina.

Eala is expected to return to action this week at the Bad Homburg Open.

Season recap

Grass-court swing

• Berlin Tennis Open (WTA 500) — Semifinals
• HSBC Championships (WTA 500) — Round of 16
• Birmingham Open (WTA 125) — Champion

Clay-court swing

• French Open (Grand Slam) — Round of 128
• Italian Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 32
• Madrid Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 64
• Stuttgart Open (WTA 500) — Round of 32
• Linz Open (WTA 500) — Round of 16

Sunshine Swing

• Miami Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 16
• Indian Wells Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 16

Middle East Swing

• Dubai Tennis Championships (WTA 1000) — Quarterfinals
• Qatar Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 64
• Abu Dhabi Open (WTA 500) — Quarterfinals

Philippine Women’s Open (WTA 125) — Quarterfinals

Australian Swing

• Australian Open (Grand Slam) — Round of 128
• ASB Classic (WTA 250) — Semifinals

—JKC, GMA News