MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Tennis Affiliation is conserving its fingers crossed that Alex Eala might characterize the nation within the Thailand SEA Video games in December.
“We’re hoping she might play for the Philippines. Let’s all pray she does,” mentioned Philta govt director Tonette Mendoza throughout yesterday’s PSA Discussion board on the Rizal Memorial Sports activities Complicated.
Mendoza mentioned every part would rely upon the world No. 65 Eala’s schedule.
“She’s simply attempting to suit it to her schedule however she appears very excited so we actually hope she might match all of it in,” mentioned Mendoza.
If Eala fits up within the SEA Video games, she could have a shot at her first gold within the biennial occasion after copping three bronzes within the 2021 Hanoi version.
In the meantime, the nation is getting ready for Group III within the Davis Cup with hopes of securing a return to Group II the place the nation was as soon as an everyday.
“It’s a gradual climb, we’re hoping to climb again to Group II,” mentioned Mendoza, who was accompanied by Davis Cupper Jed Olivarez.
