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Eala hopes Wimbledon heroics inspire others to forge own path
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Eala hopes Wimbledon heroics inspire others to forge own path
LONDON, July 4 : Filipina Alexandra Eala hoped her Wimbledon breakthrough would inspire others back home to carve out their own path after the 21-year-old ended Iga Swiatek's reign on Saturday to keep her remarkable rise firmly in the spotlight.Eala's emergence on the women's tour has made her one of the most compelling stories in the game, with large crowds following her at the Grand Slams to witness her fearless tennis on court and enjoy her affable nature off it.Hailing from a country where boxer Manny Pacquiao remains the benchmark for sporting fame, Eala has the potential to be a national icon in her own right, carrying the hopes of millions as she breaks new ground in her chosen sport."It's an honour to be able to pave the way for young girls. It would be the honour of my life to be
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