CBC·4 min read·medium
Filipino tennis star Alex Eala riding a wave of popularity into Toronto tournament
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Filipino tennis player Alex Eala is experiencing a surge in popularity as she prepares for the National Bank Open in Toronto. Following her historic WTA title win in Washington, D.C., she has become a significant draw for tennis fans globally.
The moment Eala's appearance was announced — a second round Wednesday night match — seats sold out within 30 minutes, according to Karl Hale, tournament director for the NBO, Canada's biggest tennis tournament and one of the most prestigious on the WTA tour.
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