News Philippines:
HISTORIC: Alexandra Eala becomes the first Filipino to win a tennis singles major as she dominated Lucie Havlickova of Czech Republic, 6-2, 6-4, to rule the #USOpen junior girls in New York on Saturday (Sunday morning, PH time).
She delivered her victory speech in Filipino.
“Buong puso ko itong ipinaglaban hindi lang para sa sarili ko kundi para makatulong din ako sa kinabukasan ng Philippine tennis. So hindi lang ‘to panalo ko. Panalo natin ito,” she said.
It is the 17-year-old’s maiden Grand Slam finals appearance in singles and third major title overall following her doubles win in the 2020 Australian Open and 2021 French Open.
Congratulations, Alex Eala! Mabuhay ka! 🇵🇭
Sources: PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
U.S. OPEN
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