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Alex Eala’s Wimbledon run sparks tennis boom in the Philippines
Published 26 July 2026 · sports
After a historic run at Wimbledon, beating the defending champion, Iga Swiatek and becoming the first Filipina to reach the fourth round of the Grand
After a historic run at Wimbledon, beating the defending champion, Iga Swiatek and becoming the first Filipina to reach the fourth round of the Grand Slam tournament, Alex Eala arrived home to a hero’s welcome.
The 21-year-old rising star has sparked a new interest in tennis in her country that’s filling stands and watch parties. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reports
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Published: July 26, 2026 • 7:00 PM IST · Updated: July 26, 2026 • 7:41 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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After a historic run at Wimbledon, beating the defending champion, Iga Swiatek and becoming the first Filipina to reach the fourth round of the Grand Slam tournament, Alex Eala arrived home to a hero’s welcome.
The 21-year-old rising star has sparked a new interest in tennis in her country that’s filling stands and watch parties.
Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reports from Manila, Philippines.
Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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