Alex Eala inspires young PH tennis players

Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala, now ranked World No. 56, encouraged aspiring young players to work hard and showcase the prowess of Philippine tennis on the global stage during her return to the Philippines.

Eala, who is 20 years old, graced the opening of the PHINMA International Junior Tennis Championship in Makati, offering advice to aspiring players based on her experiences.

She advised the hopefuls to dream big, take things step by step, and pay attention to the finer details of the game.

Eala recently made a historic appearance in Wimbledon, becoming the first Filipino in the Open era to compete in the main draw.

During her Wimbledon debut, she challenged the 2024 champion Barbora Krejcikova before being eliminated in the first round.

Prior to Wimbledon, Eala reached her first WTA final at the Eastbourne Open, where she narrowly lost to Australia's Maya Joint.

Eala shared that once she is on the court, focusing on strategy and technique helps her overcome nerves.