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Wimby stint still thrills Eala
Filipina tennis player Alex Eala made history as the first Filipino in the Open era to compete in the Wimbledon Championships singles main draw.
She faced defending champion Barbora Krejcikova in the singles, ultimately losing the match with a score of 3-6, 6-2, 6-1, after securing the first set.
Eala described the match as a dream come true and an honor to share the court with Krejcikova.
A crowd of notable figures, including actors Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett, watched Eala's historic match.
Following her singles debut, Eala also competed in the Wimbledon doubles with partner Eva Lys, but they were eliminated.
Despite these early exits, Eala's historic Wimbledon debut marks a significant achievement for the Philippines.
Eala, ranked world No. 56, has had a notable season, including a semifinal appearance at the Miami Open, participation in the French Open, and reaching her first WTA final in the Eastbourne Open in June.
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Filipina tennis player Alex Eala, now ranked World No. 56, will make her Wimbledon main draw debut on Centre Court against defending champion Barbora Krejcikova.
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Filipina tennis player Alex Eala has achieved a career-high WTA ranking of World No. 56 after her runner-up finish at the Eastbourne Open.
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Filipina tennis player Alex Eala and Germany's Eva Lys were eliminated from the Wimbledon women's doubles in their first-round match after losing to Quinn Gleason of the USA and Ingrid Martins of Brazil, 4-6, 2-6.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez lauded Alex Eala for her historic WTA 250 singles final appearance at the Eastbourne Open.
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Filipina tennis player Alex Eala will receive substantial prize money from her Wimbledon debut despite early exits in both singles and doubles matches.
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