00:00After the success of the grass season, Alex Ayala is a champion of the WTA 125 Birmingham Open.
00:09At the end, you can be recognized by the Filipino of Pinay Tennis Pride because of the back of your
00:16life.
00:16And you can be able to talk about this one-on-one today.
00:22Let's do this one-on-one.
00:27Wow, Alex, this iconic shot.
00:29Oh my goodness, no?
00:31Do you really never say die in everything that you do?
00:35Well, when it comes to competition and to my profession, yes.
00:39Yes, never say die.
00:40I must thank you because we face a lot of disappointment in this country.
00:45But you're the brightest spot in the news.
00:48And it must feel so nice being looked to as a hero, you know, who gives hope to a backward
00:53nation.
00:54How does that make you feel?
00:56It makes me feel great.
00:58To feel all the love and see how I'm being received with gratitude and pride.
01:07So I'm grateful back.
01:09I want to give back as much as I can.
01:11And the only way I know how to do that is to keep working hard.
01:14It must be so touching seeing all the nice feedback, no?
01:18Everything is positive.
01:19What's the nicest that you've heard?
01:22I like when people talk about my character.
01:27One thing that stood out to me is one time I read a letter from a fan.
01:34And she said, this was a year ago, and she said that she was reminded that it's okay to feel
01:40things deeply.
01:41And that resonated with me so much because I am someone who feels very deeply.
01:46And it's nice that people, you know, people notice that.
01:51Yes.
01:52Actually, I also enjoy watching all your press cons because you're very eloquent.
01:57And you speak from the heart.
01:59Where does that come from?
02:01It must be, I was like, you know, the parents of these kids are the best.
02:04Because you were raised very, very well.
02:06So where does that all come from?
02:08I think it stems from just being genuine.
02:12And I'm proud to say that I think I am able to articulate my emotions pretty well.
02:18And through that, I'm, you know, when I share my feelings and I wear my heart on my sleeve,
02:23I'm able to share those emotions or allow people to share in those emotions with me.
02:29And I experience such great things and I feel such great emotions.
02:33So I, as much as I can, I'd love to share that with others.
02:37Yeah.
02:37And it really shows.
02:38And you know what?
02:39Another thing I love about you, the way you always put Filipinos in a good light.
02:44Of course.
02:45Always.
02:46Talagang parati mong sinisingit wherever, whenever possible.
02:49Parati mong sinisingit.
02:50What is the biggest misconception that you feel foreigners have towards Filipinos?
02:59Well, misconception, I'll say I've gotten a lot of times questions.
03:04Are you a good singer?
03:05No, I am not.
03:07I say that I break the stereotype.
03:09Hindi ako magaling kumanta.
03:11Yeah.
03:11Really?
03:12Wanna give it a shot?
03:12No, thank you.
03:14I'll pass.
03:14Sa tennis na lang ako.
03:17So, I mean, what was it like playing doubles with Venus Williams?
03:20I mean, dati napapanood mo lang siya sa TV as a kid.
03:23And then now, look at you, right?
03:24Amazing.
03:25Amazing.
03:25It was an incredible experience for me.
03:27Venus has such a special work ethic and such a special mindset.
03:32And for who she is, she is so down to earth.
03:35So, I just took that week to absorb everything I could absorb and learn from her.
03:41Okay.
03:42What's the most fun thing?
03:45Abangan po ang kaboang panayam ko kay Alex Ayala bukas po.
03:49Hi!
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