MANILA, Philippines — It’s a proud second for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as he praised tennis ace Alexandra Eala on Sunday for changing into the primary Filipino to clinch a Ladies’s Tennis Affiliation (WTA) Challenger championship.
“Historical past has been written by Alex Eala as she turns into the primary Filipino to win a singles title!” Marcos wrote in a Fb submit, shortly after profitable Guadalajara (GDL) 125 Open in Mexico, incomes her $15,500 in prize cash and lifting her to a rating of No. 61 within the WTA.
The Guadalajara win is the most recent in what has confirmed to be a exceptional season for the 20-year-old skilled tennis participant. She received her first Grand Slam match on the 2025 US Open, the place she defeated Clara Tauson within the second spherical. She additionally completed runner-up on the Eastbourne Open in the UK.
At Guadalajara, Eala competed towards Panna Udvardy of Hungary in a three-set finale, 1-6, 7-5 and 6-3 early Sunday (Philippine time) at Grandstand Caliente in Mexico.
READ: Marcos lauds Alex Eala’s win: ‘History has been written’
Marcos additionally stated that Eala’s victory was a win for the nation, as he dedicated to extending help for extra Filipino athletes to observe in her footsteps.
“We’ll do all the things so extra Filipino athletes will observe in your footsteps and present the world the center and expertise of Filipinos,” the President stated.
Marcos has evidently been watching Eala for the reason that begin of the present season.
In March, the president was among the many first to launch an announcement after Eala’s “historic and wonderful run” on the 2025 Miami Open.
“We wish to congratulate our tennis phenomenon, Alex Eala, on her historic and wonderful run within the 2025 Miami Open,” President Marcos stated, noting that though she misplaced to world No. 4 Jessica Pegula within the semifinal bout, the feat nonetheless made the nation proud. INQ
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