Manila, Aug 14, 2026 (AFP) - 'I want to be Eala': Philippine sensation sparks tennis boom at home

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2026-08-14

On a Manila court made of crushed seashells, an earnest four-year-old sends a forehand sailing wide -- one of dozens of kids aiming to follow in the footsteps of the Philippines' first homegrown tennis sensation, Alexandra Eala. The 21-year-old's rise has sparked a rush of interest in a sport typically seen as the preserve of the elite in a country best known for its love of basketball, boxing and cockfighting. Racquet sales are up and scoring on......

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