Smash hit: How Alex Eala's Wimbledon run made everyday Filipinos fall in love with tennis

BBC World reports that Alex Eala's Wimbledon run has sparked new interest in tennis among everyday Filipinos. Once confined to the wealthy, the sport is now gaining traction in a nation traditionally obsessed with basketball and boxing.

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