Alexandra Eala has achieved considerable success on the WTA Tour, quickly establishing herself as a top player with one of the most passionate fan bases in the sport.
Her journey really began at last year’s Miami Open, where she unexpectedly reached the semifinals. Since then, she has continued the momentum.
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At just 20 years old, she’s still inexperienced, and there are some notable areas of her game that need improvement.
Against this backdrop, Tennishead fans have identified specific aspects that they believe could help her in her bid for a Grand Slam title in the future.
What Alex Ella’s supporters think she needs to do next
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In a discussion about Ella on TalkingPoints, fans were asked what she should do in 2026 if she wants to become a Grand Slam contender.
The response was as strong as expected, as Ella has arguably the most passionate following on the ATP and WTA tours.
Two common themes emerged in the responses: fixing her serve issues and improving her conditioning.
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As one fan succinctly put it: “She needs to improve her serve, stamina, and consistency throughout the game. I think she needs better coaching, and so far, the attraction and price for that has probably been prohibitive. Maybe that will change now.”
Another fan agreed, saying: “Like I always say: to win, Alex should first work harder on her serve, strength, and endurance.”
One supporter suggested she follow the example of Filipino sports icon Manny Pacquiao, writing: “She needs to train according to Manny Pacquiao’s excellent stamina and stamina blueprint. Her stamina and serve are the main issues.”
Ella’s serve has been seen as an issue since her early days on tour. Now her team needs to address the issue before it becomes a bigger obstacle at the top.
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Alexandra Eala sets new personal best after impressive Dubai campaign
Although she has made some improvements on her serve in 2026, her serve is still not up to par if she wants to compete for the top prize.
But that didn’t stop her from another impressive performance at the WTA 1000 event, this time causing a stir in Dubai.
Eala defeated Alycia Parks, top-10 Jasmine Paolini and hotshot Sorana Cirstea before losing to Coco Gauff in the quarterfinals.
The young star’s current world ranking has risen to a career-high 31st.
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