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Alex Eala, from little wonder to world-beater, puts Philippine tennis on global map
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.
Despite her loss, Marcos assured Eala of the nation's pride, stating "Tuloy ang laban, Alex!", while Romualdez highlighted her courage and the pride she brought to the country.
Eala's journey to the final, where she narrowly missed the championship, is a significant milestone for Philippine tennis.
The 20-year-old lefty also made history this year as the first Filipino tennis player in the Open era to play in the main draw of Grand Slam events.
Her international successes include shocking big names and toppling champions, such as former world No. 1 Iga Swiatek in the 2025 Miami Open.
Eala honed her skills at the Rafa Nadal Academy, which has contributed to her multiple junior and professional titles.
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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 made history as the first Filipino in the Open era to compete in the Wimbledon Championships singles main draw.
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Filipina tennis player Alex Eala advanced to the semifinals of the Eastbourne Open after defeating WTA No. 42 Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine, 6-1, 6-2, in the quarterfinals.
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Carlos Yulo and Alexandra Eala were honored as the top achievers for June by the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA).
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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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