Manila: Malaca±ang expressed pride on Thursday following tennis teen sensation Alex Eala’s remarkable victory at the ongoing Miami Open. The 19-year-old Eala reached the semifinal round after defeating world No. 2 and five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek early Thursday (PH time) at the Hard Rock Stadium.
According to Philippines News Agency, Eala’s historic run also includes wins over unseeded American Katie Volynets, as well as two other Grand Slam champions: 2017 French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia and reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys of the United States.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the Palace is delighted of Eala’s showing, adding that the government will continue to celebrate Filipinos who bring honor to the country. ‘Isa po ito sa mga napakalaking tagumpay ng isang Filipino. Ang Malaca±ang at si Pangulo po ay ipinagmamalaki ang mga Filipinong nagbibigay ng karangalan sa Pilipinas (This is one of the recent great achievements of a Filipino. Malaca±ang and the President are proud of the Filipinos who bring honor to the Philippines),’ Castro said in a press briefing.
‘Congratulations sa ating kababayan. At hindi po dito matatapos ang ating pasasalamat sa ating mga kababayan nating nagbibigay ng karangalan sa Pilipinas (Congratulations to our kababayan. Our gratitude to Filipinos who bring honor to the Philippines does not end here).’
