In an unexpected and heartbreaking revelation, the young tennis player Filipina Alex Eala, one of the brightest promises of world tennis, publicly admitted her regret for having signed the legendary Roger Federer as her coach in recent years. With a tone of emotion, Eala confessed that what seemed to be the opportunity of her life became a professional and personal nightmare, an experience that she herself describes as “the error of my life.” Revelation has left its followers surprised and bewildered, while tennis experts try to understand what really happened behind the closed doors of their academy.

Federer, known not only for his amazing talent on the court but also for his calm and wisdom as a mentor, seemed to be the ideal choice for someone like Eala, who sought to move towards elite status. However, according to Eala herself, the experience of working with Federer was anything but what she had anticipated. His decision to sign it, far from being the springboard towards success, has left him a bitter feeling of repentance.

In an exclusive interview with an important sports chain, Eala explained how his initial vision of working with Federer as coach slowly crumbled as the months passed. “At first, the idea of ​​working with Roger seemed to me a dream come true. He is a legend, not only as a tennis player, but as a human being. I thought it would be the perfect mentor for me,” Eala confessed, visibly affected by experience.

However, things soon took a dark turn. According to the young tennis player, the work dynamics in the academy became unbearable due to the high expectations and constant pressure Federer, unintentionally, exerted on her. “Roger taught me many things, of course, but he also showed me a face of tennis that was not prepared to face. The level of discipline and perfection he demands is brutal. And when you cannot meet those expectations, you feel as if you were failing. The pressure became unbearable.”

Eala admitted that during his time with Federer, his relationship with tennis began to deteriorate. “I started to question myself. I felt that it was not up to it, which was not good enough. It was not only the pressure in training, but also the constant feeling that something was wrong. I could not handle the weight of being his disciple,” he added.

Throughout his time at the Federer Academy, Eala kept a secret that the carcomy inside: his growing conflicts with the coach and the distant relationship that was emerging between them. “What happened behind the closed doors of the academy was something that nobody saw. Everyone thought it was on the right path, but the reality was very different. I started to feel completely isolated. I could not share my concerns with anyone, because I feared they would judge me or consider me weak,” Eala revealed in tears.

According to several sources close to the Academy, Eala and Federer had several discussions about their training approach, which led to a growing emotional distance. While Federer sought to improve every aspect of Eala’s game, she felt that her creativity and her own style were crushed by the relentless demand of her coach. “The worst of all was that people inside the academy did not understand what was really happening. I couldn’t talk to anyone. Everyone expected me to shine like Federer, but I was not Federer, and that did everything much more difficult,” said the tennis player.

Finally, after months of growing stress and demotivation, Eala made the difficult decision to finish his professional relationship with Federer. “I realized that I was not being faithful to myself. Tennis became something I feared instead of something I loved,” he confessed. The news of the rupture shook the world of tennis, since many considered that Eala, with Federer’s guide, was destined to become one of the best players of his generation.

Federer, on the other hand, respected Eala’s decision, recognizing that each player needs to find his own way. “My relationship with Alex was an honor, but I understand that each individual has their own way of learning and growing. Tennis is a very lonely sport, and each player needs to find his own motivation and focus,” Federer said in a later interview.

Despite the difficult experience, Eala has declared that she is determined to rebuild her career and find a new approach to her development as a player. “I have learned a lot from all this, although in the most painful way. Now I know what I need in my life and in my career. I want to find a coach who respects me for what I am and help me grow without crushing me,” he said.

With the support of his family and his loyal base of followers, Eala is beginning to return to his roots in the tennis, focusing again on what made her fall in love with sport: passion, freedom and fun. Although the shadow of her time with Federer will always remain with her, the young tennis player is determined to move forward and show that she can find success in her own terms.

The lesson that Alex Eala has learned is deep and painful, but his determination to overcome the challenges he has faced promises to mark a new chapter in his career. However, one thing is clear: the young player no longer seeks to be like nobody else, but is determined to write her own story, regardless of the shadows of the past.