ALEX Eala’s fairytale of a year isn't done yet.
Eala, 20, reached the finals of a WTA match for the first time in her young career by outlasting France’s Varvara Gracheva, 7-5, 2-6, 6-3, at the Lexus Eastbourne Open on Friday.
READ: Alex Eala posts gritty win over Gracheva to reach first WTA final
A major career breakthrough awaits Eala days before taking on the illustrious Wimbledon stage, set to become only her second career Grand Slam tournament as a pro.
The Eastbourne Open final is slated on Saturday against fellow teen sensation in Australia’s Maya Joint for the gold.
Here’s how Filipinos reacted to witnessing another chapter of Philippine tennis history unravel all the way from the United Kingdom.
Journey of a lifetime
Excitement is real
All love for Alex
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