Alex Eala gets tribute from Dy for her inspiring Wimbledon run

MANILA, Philippines — Tennis star Alex Eala got praise from House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Tuesday after her historic Wimbledon campaign, which ended in the fourth round with her loss to Italy’s Jasmine Paolini.

“Alex, your historic campaign in Wimbledon may not have ended in a win, but you’re still a winner in the hearts of every Filipino,” Dy said in Filipino in a social media post.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the speaker said every match Eala played throughout the tournament reflected her determination, resilience, and steady growth as one of the world’s rising tennis stars.

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“Every match, every victory, every loss is another step forward in what is already becoming an extraordinary career,” he said.

Dy also thanked Eala for bringing pride and honor to the country through her performance and for serving as an inspiration to young Filipinos who dream of succeeding in sports and on the international stage.

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“Thank you very much for the honor that you have given the country. We are all proud of you. The best is yet to come,” Dy said. /atm

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