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Two-time main winner and world No. 4 Coco Gauff, who has performed with and towards Alex Eala, will get why followers gravitate towards the Filipina
MANILA, Philippines – The massive crowds that Alex Eala attracts in tournaments have grow to be a polarizing matter in tennis.
Whereas gamers like Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, described packed stadiums as a “good downside,” Filipino followers — significantly these new to the game — have gotten flak on social media for defying tennis etiquette out of pleasure to assist Eala.
Two-time main winner and world No. 4 Coco Gauff sides with Djokovic.
Gauff welcomed the presence of throngs of followers even when they have been rooting towards her as she gave Eala the boot in a methodical 6-0, 6-2 win on Thursday, February 19 (Friday, February 20, Manila time) to advance to the semifinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships.
“It’s nice to be on a crowded court docket. I’ve performed this event for a few years, and to see the stadium full — meaning loads,” stated Gauff.
“I’d prefer to thank Alex for bringing a brand new demographic to the game. I actually admire it. I feel it’s nice. I do know typically it’s powerful once you’re taking part in towards a house crowd, however I assume that it’s nice for the game. So, preserve being enthusiastic, and preserve rooting to your participant.”
Gauff stated she even used the group to her benefit.
“Everytime you guys are cheering for Alex, I used to be pretending that it was my title. I feel that it helped me loads,” Gauff stated. “For those who can’t beat them, you’ve bought to hitch them.”
Having identified Eala on a extra private stage, Gauff will get why followers gravitate towards the Filipina, who continues to deliver Philippine tennis to new heights following her regular rise within the WTA rankings, having reached a career-high world No. 40.
Eala and Gauff teamed up in doubles play within the 2025 Italian Open.
“I feel tennis wants extra of this,” Gauff stated in a press convention. “I feel it’s nice, simply to see a nation so happy with somebody, particularly a nation that’s fairly underrepresented on this sport. I feel it’s fairly cool to see.”
“You’ll be able to’t purchase that. I see why individuals need to root for her, and I root for her after I’m not taking part in her, in fact.” – Rappler.com
