{"id":6500,"date":"2026-10-01T08:49:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T08:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spotvnow.com\/read\/?p=6500"},"modified":"2026-10-01T08:49:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T08:49:54","slug":"eala-named-to-time100-next-list-as-nadal-pays-tribute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spotvnow.com\/read\/eala-named-to-time100-next-list-as-nadal-pays-tribute\/","title":{"rendered":"Eala named to TIME100 Next list as Nadal pays tribute"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alexandra Eala was named to the 2026 TIME100 Next list, becoming the only tennis player included in the magazine\u2019s annual selection of emerging figures shaping the future.<\/p>\n

The Filipina was recognised in the Innovators category, with 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal praising her progress and character in an accompanying tribute.<\/p>\n

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