“I Was Not Expecting That”- Alexandra Eala Caught Off Guard by Reporter’s Question After Singapore Loss

Can losing actually work in a tennis player's favor? Alexandra Eala was forced to confront that uncomfortable question after crashing out of the Singapore Open against Tatiana Prozorova. The defeat was already a surprise, but what came next was even more awkward: Eala was asked whether losing might actually be good for her. With the Asian Games right around the corner and a brutal travel schedule looming, the question was obvious, even if Eala clearly did not love hearing it.

"It's hard to see a loss as a blessing in disguise. Sorry, I was not expecting that question," said Eala during her press conference. "I would have wanted to win today. I would have wanted to go further in the tournament. But whether it's a blessing in disguise or not, it doesn't matter at present. What matters to me is learning from this loss and preparing for my next match."