The Washington Post September 02, 2026 • 22:18

At U.S. Open, a Filipina star’s boisterous fans test tennis’s staid etiquette - The Washington Post

By Albert Samaha

At U.S. Open, a Filipina star’s boisterous fans test tennis’s staid etiquette - The Washington Post

Alexandra Eala, the first player from the Philippines to advance past the opening round of a Grand Slam, has been drawing Filipinos to her matches around the world.

NEW YORK The first real test in the match came in the first game of the first set, the score 30-30.
Alexandra Eala, the 21-year-old sensation from the Philippines, ranked 18th in the world, awaited… [+260 chars]

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