“Laban, Alex!” That’s the battle cry echoing from Filipinos all over the world as Alex Eala made her historic debut at Wimbledon 2025. As the first Filipina in the Open Era to play in Wimbledon’s main draw, this moment wasn’t just about tennis—it was about puso, sipag, and Filipino pride.
Facing defending champion Barbora Krejcikova, Eala stunned the crowd by taking the first set 6–3. Her fearless play on Centre Court showed the world what we’ve always known: may ibubuga ang Pinoy. Though she eventually lost in three sets, the match earned high praise from Krejcikova herself:
“Big credit to her… she’s gonna be really good in a couple of years.” (India Today)
From winning the 2022 US Open Juniors to now breaking into Wimbledon’s main draw, Alex has shown that she’s ready for the big stage. Recently, she even made a splash at the Miami Open, reaching the semifinals of a WTA 1000 event—ibang klase!
Her Wimbledon appearance is more than just a personal milestone—it’s a proud moment for every Filipino. She’s proven that a young girl from Quezon City can rise to the world’s biggest tennis stage with grit and grace.
As we say, “Tuloy lang, Alex!” You’ve made history, and buong Pilipinas ang nagmamalaki sa’yo.
More on Alex Eala’s Wimbledon 2025:
Wimbledon Highlights on Tennis.com Wimbledon Reaction from Gulf News
Let’s continue to support Alex Eala at Wimbledon and beyond. Kayang-kaya mo ‘yan, kabayan! 🇵🇭🎾
UrbanTribe PH 