Eala's historic Wimbledon run thrills boxing-obsessed Philippines

Twenty-one-year-old Eala has made history at Wimbledon. She's become the first Filipino to advance to a Grand Slam's third round in the Open era, according to BBC Sport. It's a watershed moment for Philippine tennis — particularly notable in a nation where boxing has long dominated the sporting conversation.

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