Alex Eala became the Philippines' first Grand Slam junior champion at the US Open on Saturday, using her "idol" Rafael Nadal for inspiration. The 17-year-old Filipina defeated French Open girls champion Lucie Havlickova of the Czech Republic 6-2, 6-4 in the final. "My idol is obviously Rafa. He's a very good role model, something a lot of people should idolize and try to be," said Eala who is based at the 22-time Grand Slam champion's academy in Spain. "The biggest thing I notice in Rafa is how he fights till the end, how his thoughts are so clear. "He's so calm, but at the same time so fired up. I think I really tried to channel that energy during this whole week." ht...
Keep on reading: Alex Eala channels ‘idol’ Nadal to become Philippines’ first Grand Slam winner
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