‘110M-strong support’: Marcos lauds Eala’s impressive rise in tennis

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday showered Filipino tennis star Alex Eala with praise, saying she reminds Filipinos of “what a great race” they are.

Eala, who climbed to World No.

28 in the latest Women’s Tennis Association rankings, received a homecoming reception at Malacañang Palace.

Marcos’ admiration for the 21-year-old athlete was ...