00:00After defeating 5-time Grand Slam champion and World No. 2 Iga Shwantek in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Miami Open in Florida,
00:08sports broadcaster Nolly Ayala is proud of his niece Alex Ayala's historic achievement.
00:14Here's the report from Jamaica, Bayaka.
00:19The 19-year-old Filipina tennis player Alex Ayala secured her spot in the semifinals of the 2025 Miami Open.
00:27This comes after Alex upset one of her biggest rivals in the tournament, Iga Shwantek, in a straight-set victory 62-7.
00:35In an exclusive interview with PTV Sports, Ayala's uncle and veteran sports broadcaster Nolly Ayala said it was unexpected and remarkable victory for the athlete.
00:57Nolly also added that the Filipina tennis player came prepared and well-trained in facing world tennis veterans.
01:27The sports broadcaster believes that this is just the beginning of Alex's tennis career and he's excited about what is more to come for the Filipina tennis sensation.
01:57Ayala is the first Filipino to become a WTA semifinalist and is guaranteed to enter the top 7-5 of the WTA World Rankings.
02:15Jamaica, Bayaka, from the National TV Network, for a new and better Philippines.
