Fans compare rising star to legendary Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao
The Philippines’ Alexandra Eala plays a shot during her fourth-round match against Italy’s Jasmine Paolini at Wimbledon, in London on July 5. Eala lost in three tight sets. © Reuters
AKATSUKI UCHIDA and RAMON ROYANDOYAN
WIMBLEDON, England/MANILA — Wherever Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala goes, a sea of her fans follow — and before long, another piece of history is made.