Alex Eala Celebrates Historic Wimbledon Run With Fans in Manila
Photo courtesy of Globe Telecom
After making history as the first Filipino tennis player to reach the round of 16 at Wimbledon, Alex Eala returned home for a fan meeting in Manila.
After her historic run at Wimbledon, Alex Eala returned to the country this week as the first Filipino tennis player to reach the round of 16 in any Grand Slam singles tournament. The homecoming allowed Eala to meet Filipino fans who cheered her from afar.
Organized by Globe, Eala’s fan meeting in Manila highlighted her run on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) circuit, along with her success at Wimbledon. The event featured an on-stage conversation, meet-and-greet opportunities, and a global livestream.
“For Globe, Alex Eala embodies Filipino world-class talent, inspiring grit, and hard work, telling the world that Filipinos have what it takes to compete and win,” said Globe president and CEO Carl Cruz in his speech. “Her journey is a wonderful story of hope for all of us. When we rally behind our own, we inspire more Filipinos to dream bigger and believe that we can make things happen.”
Sharing stories about her tennis journey growing up, Eala said that, like other athletes, she has had her fair share of ups and downs. There were moments when things were not going well in other aspects of her life, but she still chose to keep going. “Courage to me looks like showing up when you need to be there,” she said.
As if she had not already won over the crowd, a fan invited on stage said that, among Eala’s many qualities, it was her mindset that the fan admired the most.
“I’m excited for so many things,” Eala said. “This is only the start. In the near future, the US Open is coming up. So after this week, I’m going to get ready and prepare for that.”
Eala’s next tournament is the WTA 500 Mubadala DC Open in Washington, D.C., from July 27 to August 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Alex Eala is a Filipino professional tennis player and one of the country’s top athletes. She rose to international prominence after winning the 2022 US Open girls’ singles title and has since become the first Filipino to reach several Grand Slam milestones, including the Wimbledon Round of 16.
Wimbledon, officially known as The Championships, Wimbledon, is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. Held annually in southwest London, England, it is the only Grand Slam event played on grass courts.
Globe is a Philippine telecommunications company that provides mobile, broadband, and digital services. As one of Alex Eala’s longtime partners, Globe has supported the Filipino tennis star throughout her professional career and organized her fan meeting in Manila following her historic Wimbledon campaign.
Alex Eala’s Globe fan meeting was held in Manila on July 16, 2026. Organized by Globe, the event celebrated Eala’s historic run at Wimbledon and featured an on-stage conversation, meet-and-greet opportunities, and a global livestream.
The U.S. Open is one of tennis’ four Grand Slam tournaments, alongside the Australian Open, the French Open, and Wimbledon. Held annually in New York, it is the final Grand Slam event of the season, bringing together the world’s top players to compete for one of the sport’s most prestigious titles.