mernille escatron

Sports fan time to live my life to the fullest!

[kurinto @klintsamonte]

“alex, thank you! thank you! thank you for representing the philippines. thank you talaga pramis thank you.”

na para bang ako si pilipinas 😭😭😭 pero kasi naman THANK YOU TALAGA ALEX EALA SA MGA SAKRIPISYO MO SA BANSANG TO 😩 super happy napasalamatan ko sya in person 🫶

[mernille escatron @orange_0401]

@klintsamonte so happy for you!!!

[US Open Tennis @usopen]

What a night of tennis you gave us, Alex! 👏

[⋆౨ৎ˚⟡˖Eliza Duterte ⋆౨ৎ˚⟡˖ ࣪艾丽莎·杜特尔特 @ElizaX11235813]

Galing nito!👏👏👏

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[Cristian Cofino  @cristiancofino_]

The funny thing about this conversation is that some people are questioning why Alex Eala is getting a bigger stage, when the answer has always been right in front of them: people are watching.

In today’s sports world, attention is part of the game. The engagement, the views, the conversations, and the number of people she brings into tennis are not something you can simply ignore. Tournament organizers, sponsors, and management don’t put players in promotions because of favoritism alone. They do it because they see impact, demand, and the ability to bring more eyes to the sport.

A bigger court for Alex is not an insult to Swiatek, Anisimova, Keys, Andreeva, or anyone else. Their greatness does not disappear because another player receives attention. A spotlight is not something that gets smaller when shared. Sometimes one person standing under that light is what helps others be seen too.

Instead of asking, “Why does Alex get this opportunity?” maybe ask, “What can we do to help our favorite players create the same demand?” Because a bigger stage is not built by complaining about someone else’s success. It is built by fans showing up, buying tickets, creating noise, and proving that people care.

Some of us are new to tennis, and that should never be something to laugh at. Every fan was once a beginner. Every fan once searched for names, learned the rules, and found a reason to love the sport. For many Filipinos, Alex was that reason.

Because of her, people discovered tennis. They learned about Iga, Rybakina, Pegula, Keys, and many other amazing players. They didn’t just become Alex fans; they became tennis fans. And that is something every sport needs: new people who are willing to love the game.

Tennis in the Philippines will never grow if we gatekeep the sport and mock those who are just starting to appreciate it. A community should not make people feel small for being new. It should be proud that more people are finally paying attention.

So if you want your favorite players on bigger courts, support them with the same energy you use to criticize Alex. Build their audience. Celebrate their achievements. Help them become more visible.

Because Alex Eala’s rise is not a threat to anyone. Her success is proof that Filipinos can create attention, passion, and love for tennis. The goal should never be to pull someone down from the spotlight. The goal should be to create enough light for everyone.
#USOpen

[Aishwarya Kumar @kumaraishwarya]

The Eala Mania is at its crescendo right now leading into the US Open. But I asked Alex how she’d feel if the mania were to fade away.

Read to find out what she said:

https://t.co/EGVIKJ6N45

[US Open Tennis @usopen]

A father-daughter moment to remember 💙

Alexandra Eala and Iva Jovic bring their dads on court for a little friendly competition.

[Mubadala DC Open @mubadaladcopen]

Serving first ✨🏆

Alex Eala | #MubadalaDCOpen

[Mubadala DC Open @mubadaladcopen]

A champion is born 🏆

Alex Eala wins her FIRST WTA title!

#MubadalaDCOpen

[The Tennis Letter @TheTennisLetter]

Alex Eala will be the world #20 when the new rankings come out.

A top 20 player for the first time.

Beyond deserved with how well she’s playing.

🇵🇭❤️

[wta @WTA]

ALL ABOARD THE EALA EXPRESS 🔥

Alexandra Eala secures her first ever WTA Tour title!

#MubadalaDCOpen

[MC @CrewsMat10]

LIONEL MESSI STUNNING ASSIST TO WIN THE GAME FOR ARGENTINA 🤯🐐 https://t.co/4i3txSqcFP

[Wimbledon @Wimbledon]

From the Philippines to Centre Court 🇵🇭

[Jeff Canoy @jeffcanoy]

This shot absolutely exemplifies the fight in Alex Eala. Madarapa pero lalaban. Babagsak pero babangon. Lalago. Hindi hihinto.

What a hard-fought match. Salamat, Alex! Onwards!!!!! Wimbledon Final 16. What a dream. 🇵🇭

[ESPN @espn]

“Maybe for someone like Iga who has won so many slams … or maybe someone like Serena or Venus this achievement may seem small, but for someone who grew up in the Philippines. … for her this is everything.”

Alexandra Eala after her win ❤️

[Wimbledon @Wimbledon]

A moment Alex Eala will never forget.

#Wimbledon

[José Morgado @josemorgado]

This Alex Eala interview was one of the most beautiful moments of #Wimbledon so far.

[Wimbledon @Wimbledon]

Advantage: Alex Eala 🇵🇭

The 21-year-old takes an entertaining first set 7-6(9) against defending champion Iga Swiatek

#Wimbledon

[Wimbledon @Wimbledon]

A mantra we can all live by 🇵🇭

[wta @WTA]

UPSET ALERT IN BERLIN 🚨

Alex Eala takes down the No.2 seed Rybakina in fantastic fashion!

#BTO26