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.
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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Natasha May in Bangkok.
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