Marcos cheers for Alex Eala in Eastbourne Open finals

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Alexandra Eala celebrates after beating Varvara Gracheva in their women's singles semi-final tennis match in the Eastbourne Open in Eastbourne, southern England, on June 27, 2025. (GLYN KIRK / AFP)

Philippine president Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. said he is cheering for Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala who is competing in the finals of the Eastbourne Open.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Marcos said he is proud of the 20-year old player's achievement in the tournament.

"Can’t wait to watch Alex Eala make history in the Philippines’ first-ever WTA Finals," Marcos wrote.

Can’t wait to watch @AlexEala05 make history in the Philippines’ first-ever WTA Finals. ????????????

We’re already so proud, Alex. Just play your game and enjoy every moment. The whole Philippines is behind you.

LABAN! ???????? — Bongbong Marcos (@bongbongmarcos) June 28, 2025

"We’re already so proud, Alex. Just play your game and enjoy every moment. The whole Philippines is behind you."

Eala is competing in her first WTA Tour finals against Maya Joint of Australia.

READ MORE | LIVE UPDATES: Alex Eala vs Maya Joint at the Eastbourne Open finals

—JKC, GMA Integrated News

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