‘I want to be Eala’: star sparks tennis boom in Philippines, but at what cost?
- Posted on August 14, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Alexandra Eala's remarkable ascent in professional tennis has triggered unprecedented interest in the sport throughout the Philippines, with families actively enrolling children in training programs. This tennis phenomenon is driving substantial infrastructure development, including the establishment of a state-of-the-art National Tennis Centre. However, experts raise concerns about the sustainability and accessibility of this rapid expansion, questioning whether the infrastructure can accommodate growing demand while maintaining quality coaching standards.
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