“Tuloy ang laban, Alex!”

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. extended congratulations to Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala for making history as the first Filipino to reach a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 250 singles final.

President Marcos said the entire nation stood behind the 20-year old Eala, who lost a closely fought match to 19-year old Australian Maya Joint in the 2025 Eastbourne Open final in the United Kingdom.

“Tuloy ang laban, Alex! 🎾 We all watched you make history as the first Filipino to reach a WTA 250 singles final,” the President posted on social media Saturday night after watching the championship match.

“That alone is already a victory for our country and for the millions of Filipinos who stand proudly behind you. 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭,” the President added.

“You’ve made us all proud! Keep going, your best is yet to come. 🙌🔥,” President Marcos encouraged.

Eala continues her breakthrough run since reaching the 2025 WTA Miami Open semifinals in March after beating three Grand Slam champions at age 19.

Eala will next make her debut in the prestigious Wimbledon Championships in London which begins next week.

President Marcos earlier said he would watch Eala’s finals match, adding the country is already proud of her feat of breaking into the WTA finals.

“Can’t wait to watch Alex Eala make history in the Philippines’ first-ever WTA Finals. 🇵🇭🎾,” the President said.

“We’re already so proud, Alex. Just play your game and enjoy every moment. The whole Philippines is behind you. LABAN! 💪🔥,” President Marcos added. | PND