Marcos calls Alex Eala’s first WTA 500 title a breakthrough in PH sports

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday hailed Filipina tennis star Alex Eala after she won the Philippines’ first-ever Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 500 singles title, regarding the victory another historic breakthrough for Philippine sports.

In a social media post, Marcos praised Eala for raising the country’s profile in international tennis.

“Alex Eala does it again. The Philippines now has its first WTA 500 champion,” the President said.

“Congratulations on yet another historic achievement. You continue to redefine what is possible for Philippine tennis and inspire countless young Filipinos to dream without limits.”

Marcos added that the entire nation celebrates Eala’s latest milestone.

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“Kasama mo ang sambayanang Pilipino sa pagdiriwang ng panibagong tagumpay na ito. Mabuhay ka, Alex!” he said.

Eala clinched the Mubadala DC Open title after defeating top-seeded American Jessica Pegula, 4-6, 6-4, 6-0, in the championship match early Tuesday (Philippine time).

Now the victory marked Alex Eala’s first WTA 500 title and first hardcourt championship, and is expected to lift her to a career-high world number 20 in the WTA rankings.

The President has consistently recognized Eala’s international achievements, describing them as a source of pride and inspiration for young Filipinos. (PNA)

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