MANILA – The standing ovation, despite her fourth-round exit from the most revered among tennis’ four Grand Slams, said it all: Alexandra “Alex” Eala has earned global respect and admiration.
The girl who dared to dream big and put the Philippines on the world tennis map lost to Italian 13th seed Jasmine Paolini, 4-6, 6-4, 3-6, on Centre Court at London’s All England Club on Monday.