Alex Eala is taking tennis world by storm — now she checks off her first US Open box

Ealamania — the Filipina Phenom and her followers — took over the U.S. Open.

Alex Eala’s many fans descend on US Open, bearing Filipino flags and lots of love  AP News

It was about four hours before the Filipino tennis player was to take the court for her first-round U.S. Open match Monday night, and every seat at the practice court was filled.

Alex Eala’s many fans descend on US Open, bearing Filipino flags and lots of love  Toronto Star

NEW YORK (AP) — The Alex Eala fans came bearing Filipino flags, and wearing hats telling her to fight on ("Laban Alex"). They cheered her sizzling groundstrokes, documented her volleys and serves in photos and video, and in some cases FaceTimed with friends or family.And this was only at the practice courts.It was abou

Alex Eala Is the 21-Year-Old Tennis Sensation With 120 Million Fans  WSJ