Alex Eala’s many fans descend on US Open, bearing Filipino flags and lots of love
Summary
Filipino tennis player Alex Eala attracted many fans at the U.S. Open, who brought flags and showed strong support during her practice session before her match. Eala is notable for beating top players recently and reaching her best world ranking of 18.Key Facts
- Alex Eala is a 21-year-old tennis player from the Philippines.
- She beat Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon and won her first singles title in Washington this summer.
- Eala’s world ranking is 18th, the highest in her career so far.
- Many fans attended her practice court session before her U.S. Open match, even without tickets.
- Fans include Filipinos and Filipino-Americans who admire her pride in her heritage and her use of the Tagalog language.
- Fan hats had the phrase “Laban Alex,” which means “Fight Alex.”
- Some attendees traveled long distances or came to their first tennis tournament to see her.
- Supporters appreciate her intelligence and how she represents the Philippines on the global stage.
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