Alex Eala satisfied to play her phase in PH’s rising love for tennis

Tennis – Madrid Open – Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain – April 24, 2025 Philippines’ Alexandra Eala reacts throughout her spherical of 64 fit in opposition to Poland’s Iga Swiatek REUTERS/Juan Medina

MANILA, Philippines—Tennis is gaining extra consideration within the Philippines, and Alex Eala is happy to peer the game she loves attaining extra Filipinos.

Tennis is gaining traction within the Philippines, and Alex Eala is happy to peer the game she loves attaining extra Filipinos.

“I’m so happy with the attention that tennis is getting right now in Manila because I see so many people, especially on Instagram, picking up rackets and making videos,” mentioned Eala in an interview with WTA.

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“I’m so grateful that what I’ve done has, hopefully, played a part in that.”

Eala didn’t to find a lot good fortune in her most up-to-date day trip on the Madrid Open two weeks in the past, the place she bowed out within the Round of 64 to Iga Swiatek, however she stays the one Filipino to have gained a fit within the WTA1000 match.

But lengthy sooner than that, she had already left a robust impact on Filipino tennis lovers, and that passion reached fever pitch after a breakout efficiency on the Miami Open closing month.

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The 18-year-old got here simply wanting attaining the general, falling within the semifinals to Jessica Pegula.

Before that, although, Eala had moderately the Cinderella run, beating No. 25 Jelena Ostapenko, No. 5 Madison Keys, and No. 2 Swiatek and incomes the dignity of tennis lovers all over the international.

More importantly, she raised the profile of tennis within the Philippines.

“I’d love to see how tennis can grow into a big sport in the Philippines,” she mentioned.

Next up for the Filipina tennis ace is the Italian Open beginning this Tuesday, Manila time.