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WATCH: Filipino Miko Eala hits with world No. 2 Nadal

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WATCH: Filipino Miko Eala hits with world No. 2 Nadal

Photo from Miko Eala's Facebook

After graduating from the Rafa Nadal Academy, Miko Eala still gets to practice with the world tennis star

Filipino teen netter Miko Eala got a chance to be world No. 2 Rafael Nadal’s practice player on Wednesday, August 5.

Nadal, who is skipping the Grand Slam restart in the US Open, was seen practicing his forehand against Eala, who barely missed a shot during the session according to the Rafael Nadal Instagram fan account.

“HUUUUGE day for me yesterday, as I got to hit with Rafa Nadal! If you listen closely you can hear me grunting haha….ang bigat ng bola (the ball was so heavy),” wrote Eala as he reposted the video clip on Facebook.  

Eala, 17, graduated from the Rafa Nadal Academy this year and and is slated to play in NCAA Division I school Penn State University in the upcoming fall semester.

The Filipino netter is the older brother of 2020 Australian Open juniors doubles winner Alex Eala, who is also a scholar in the Academy located in Mallorca, Spain.

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– Rappler.com

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Beatrice Go

More commonly known as Bee, Beatrice Go is a multimedia sports reporter for Rappler, who covers Philippine sports governance, national teams, football, and the UAAP. Stay tuned for her news and features on Philippine sports and videos like the Rappler Athlete’s Corner and Rappler Sports Timeout.