ADD THE name ‘Alex Eala’ to the ranks of Hidilyn Diaz and the PWNT, as yet another Filipina makes ‘herstory’ in the world of sports.
More than a year after capturing the doubles championship at the French Open, Alex Eala now makes her mark in the US Open singles, propelling the Philippines to its first-ever singles Grand Slam championship.
The 17-year-old defeated the Czech Republic’s Lucie Havlickova, 6-2, 6-4, to claim the win.
(READ: Alex Eala makes history in US Open)
Online, sleepless sports fan cheered the momentous achievement of Alex Eala.
What a moment for the young Pinay ace
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