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Rappler Talk Sports: Alex Eala on historic 2020 French Open stint

Beatrice Go
Rappler Talk Sports: Alex Eala on historic 2020 French Open stint
Rappler catches up with Filipina teen tennis sensation Alex Eala after she reached the 2020 French Open girls singles semis

Philippine tennis prodigy Alex Eala ended her 2020 Roland Garros juniors tournament campaign on a high note with a historic semifinal appearance.

Eala set another career performance after becoming the first Filipina to nail a last 4 berth in a junior Grand Slam, following Felix Barrientos 35 years ago in the 1985 Wimbledon juniors tournament. (FAST FACTS: Who is teen tennis sensation Alex Eala?)

Rappler catches up with the 15-year-old star netter on how she was able to pull off an incredible run even as the world of sports slowly returns to action amid the coronavirus pandemic. – Rappler.com

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Beatrice Go

More commonly known as Bee, Beatrice Go is a multimedia sports reporter for Rappler, who covers Philippine sports governance, national teams, football, and the UAAP. Stay tuned for her news and features on Philippine sports and videos like the Rappler Athlete’s Corner and Rappler Sports Timeout.