Eala keeps head high after early exit in Australian Open

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ALEX Eala didn’t get the outcome that she wanted in her main-draw debut in the Australian Open but the youthful tennis star is keeping her head high.

Eala saw her gallant stand fall short when she succumbed to American Alycia Parks, 6-0, 3-6, 2-6, in their first-round duel on Sunday, Jan. 19.

Eala took the loss in stride, taking to social media to show her fans that she’s keeping a positive outlook.

“Tough loss today, but dropping this here as a reminder to be happy about living out your dreams! Even if it comes with bad days!” Eala posted on her Instagram story.

Eala also thanked her supporters, who stayed with her even her first main-draw appearance in the prestigious tournament looked bleak.

Eala said it was just too bad that she failed to deliver.

“That’s one of the things that makes a loss like a little bit harder as I know a lot of people were rooting for me. The fact that everyone came out and really squeezed into that cozy court, I really appreciate it,” Eala said during the post-match media conference.

Currently ranked No. 49 in the world, Eala was appreciative of the immense support that she got.

“I felt so (much) love. Even when I was 5-2 down in the third, I still felt the love. So I’m really appreciative and super thankful,” she said.

Eala and Brazilian partner Ingrid Martins were scheduled to face facing Magda Linette and Shuko Aoyama in the women’s doubles.(CCM)