From the sampaguita flower to Tagalog proverbs, the tennis star proudly carries reminders of home as she makes history on the world's biggest stages

The 21-year-old recovered from losing the opening set before dominating the latter stages of the final to secure her maiden WTA title in Washington

Alex Eala makes Philippine tennis history with a comeback win over Jessica Pegula at the Mubadala DC Open, earning praise from Rafael Nadal.