MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala has finally met former Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova. In a social media post, Sharapova shared Eala's guest appearance on her Pretty Tough podcast. Eala’s excitement was clearly visible upon meeting Sharapova in person—one of her biggest idols in the tennis world, from her playing style to her fashion. "Oh my God. Nice to meet you," Eala said in the video posted by Sharapova. Sharapova expressed her gratitude to Eala for taking the time to be part of her podcast. "Look at you. Thank you for finding time for us," Sharapova replied. Sharapova noted that Eala was one of the most highly requested guests by her social media followers. "By very popular demand — and rightfully so … she’s the girl of the moment," Sharapova wrote in her post. TMT