The Daily Tribune
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. lauded Alex Eala for becoming the first Filipino to win a Women's Tennis Association (WTA) championship, hailing it as a historic achievement for the Philippines.
Eala secured the singles title by defeating Panna Udvardy of Hungary in a three-set final at the Guadalajara 125 Open in Mexico, with a comeback win of 1-6, 7-5, 6-3.
Following her victory, Eala's WTA ranking soared to No. 61, a 14-notch jump, bringing her closer to her career-high ranking of No. 56 achieved in June.
She stated that the strong support from her countrymen made the victory "much more special."
This WTA championship, considered the lowest tier of WTA events, comes with a prize of $15,500.
The President expressed pride in Eala's victory and pledged increased support for Filipino athletes aiming to achieve similar international success.
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