‘Our new champion’: Philippines swept up in tennis fever after Alex Eala’s historic win
WTA event win earns 21-year-old a presidential reception in the Philippines as interest in tennis surges in home country
The Philippines has been swept up in tennis fever after 21-year-old rising star Alex Eala delivered a historic win, drawing praise from the president who hosted a reception in her honour.
On Monday, Eala became the first player from the Philippines to win a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour-level singles title.
Source: Theguardian.com
Original source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/05/alex-eala-philippines-tennis-fever
