WTA event win earns 21-year-old a presidential reception in the Philippines as interest in tennis surges in home country

The breakthrough title will propel Alexandra Eala to a career-high world number 20 when the new WTA rankings are released.

Aug 3 : Alexandra Eala dismantled top seed Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 6-0 after the weather-hit Washington Open final resumed on Monday, completing a remarkable comeback to become the…