Alex Eala after beating Jessica Pegula in the Washington final to win her 1st title
“To all my supporters, thank you guys. Especially the Filipino community. Here in DC and back home, whatever you are in the world. I really feel all the love.” 🇵🇭🥹
“Before the final yesterday, I got so many sweet messages from my family and my friends. I thought to myself, I feel so much love. Standing here in the middle of all this love, my first chance at a title, knowing it won’t be my last. Already having achieved this feat and this milestone for my career, I knew that whatever would’ve happened after this match, it would’ve already been a win for me. Thank you everybody. I really look forward to seeing you guys again.” ❤️
Jessica Pegula after losing to Alex Eala in Washington final
“I can definitely confirm for a Monday final, this is the best Monday final crowd I’ve seen. I’m sure some people took off work. I won’t tell them where you guys were.” 😭😭😭😭
“To all the Filipino fans that came out and have supported, you guys are helping grow tennis around the world. I appreciate that being a female athlete in tennis. We love to see that grow.” ❤️
THE MOMENT ALEX EALA BEAT JESSICA PEGULA IN THE WASHINGTON FINAL
The first Filipino player, man or woman, to win a singles title
Look what it means… she falls to her knees & lets it all out
This title symbolizes so much to so many people
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