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Philippines Celebrates Tennis Star’s Victory
Alex Eala, a 21-year-old tennis player from the Philippines, won a WTA event and sparked a national tennis craze. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hosted a reception for her, marking a significant moment in the country's sporting history.
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The Guardian
WTA event win earns 21-year-old a presidential reception in the Philippines as interest in tennis surges in home countryThe 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 recepti
2026-08-05 02:10 UTC