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A rising Filipina tennis player offers a lovely message: Be yourself
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Even after she lost in the Miami Open semi-finals, Alexandra Eala made the effort to joyously acknowledge the fans.
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There’s nothing for sale in sport. No neighbourhood stores to buy composure. No place on the internet to order bravery. No supplement to swallow to ensure self-possession. You have to earn all this, sweat for it, nurture it, and even then there’s no guarantee.
But Alexandra Eala already seems to have it.
