Poe hails Alex Eala's historic WTA championship win

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. lauded Alex Eala's historic victory as the first Filipino to win a Women's Tennis Association (WTA) championship, describing it as a moment where "history has been written" and a triumph for the entire nation.

Eala secured the title at the Guadalajara Open in Mexico by defeating Panna Udvardy of Hungary in a three-set final, with scores of 1-6, 7-5, 6-3.

She expressed that the strong support from her countrymen made her victory "much more special."

The win earned Eala her first WTA title and a cash prize of $115,000 (approximately P6.5 million).

This championship adds to Eala's previous accomplishments, including five ITF singles titles and a US Open girls' trophy in 2022.

The President pledged to provide increased support for Filipino athletes aiming to achieve similar international success.