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Alex Eala's homecoming: A champion's return to her roots

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July 21 2025

A After a whirlwind season that saw her break barriers on the global tennis stage, Alex Eala returned home to the Philippines—not just as a world-ranked athlete, but as a beacon of hope and pride for a nation hungry for sporting heroes.return to her roots

Fresh off her historic Wimbledon debut and a runner-up finish at the Eastbourne Open, Eala—now World No. 56—graced the opening of the PHINMA International Junior Tennis Championships at the Manila Polo Club. Addressing young athletes, she shared heartfelt advice: "Dream big, take it step by step, and never underestimate the little things."

But her homecoming wasn’t just about tennis. It was about reconnecting with the institutions and people who helped shape her journey—including a meaningful visit to the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), where she was welcomed not just as an endorser, but as family.

A sentimental stop at BPI

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