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Alexandra Eala Makes History as First Filipino WTA Finalist

6/29/2025

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Filipino tennis sensation Alexandra Eala etched her name in history by reaching the finals of the Eastbourne Open, marking a groundbreaking moment as the first Filipino to achieve this in a WTA event. At just 20, she triumphed over Varvara Gracheva in the semifinals but faced a narrow defeat against Australian Maya Joint in the final. President Marcos celebrated her remarkable journey with national pride.

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Filipino tennis sensation Alexandra Eala etched her name in history by reaching the finals of the Eastbourne Open, marking a groundbreaking moment as the first Filipino to achieve this in a WTA event. At just 20, she triumphed over Varvara Gracheva in the semifinals but faced a narrow defeat against Australian Maya Joint in the final. President Marcos celebrated her remarkable journey with national pride.