President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Marcos, and several officials publicly praise Filipina tennis player Alex Eala following the end of her historic Wimbledon campaign in London. Multiple reports say Eala returned to the Philippines for a hero’s welcome, including receptions at Malacañang and public appearances in Manila. Eala’s Wimbledon run is described as a national milestone because she becomes the first Filipino to reach the round of 16 in a Grand Slam singles tournament, finishing fourth round after losing to Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in three sets. Marcos lauds Eala’s rise and says Filipinos worldwide support her, while also calling her an inspiration for younger players. In separate statements, House Speaker Ferdinand “Bojie” Dy III and Senator Loren Legarda also highlight Eala’s perseverance and the pride generated by her performance, with Legarda filing a proposed resolution that recalls the tournament run. Eala receives recognition from officials and says she will continue representing the Philippines on the global stage, adding that she “carries the flag” with her. Reports also note plans for fan meet activities at Glorietta Activity Center as she continues her season.