Nadal leads praise as Eala becomes first Filipino to win a WTA title with DC Open glory
3 sources·Updated August 5, 2026
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- Guardian International·3h ago‘Our new champion’: Philippines swept up in tennis fever after Alex Eala’s historic win
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…
Read at Guardian International → - BBC Sport·16h ago'Most exciting player' Eala shows 'Filipino heart' to make history
After making history in Washington, BBC Sport looks at Alexandra Eala's journey to her first title.
Read at BBC Sport → - Eurosport UK·20h agoNadal leads praise as Eala becomes first Filipino to win a WTA title with DC Open glory
Rafael Nadal hailed Alexandra Eala as she made history to become the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level singles title.
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