Alexandra Eala shared a touching message on social media after her fairytale run at the Miami Open officially came to an end. The teenage wildcard had only won two WTA Tour-level matches in her career before this fortnight but she enjoyed a statement breakthrough, beating three Grand Slam champions on her way to the semi-final.

Entering Miami, the Filipina had pocketed only $40k in prize money this year and her career total stood at $498k. By reaching the semis at the WTA 1000 tournament in South Beach, the rising star is already guaranteed to earn $332k.