How Southeast Asia produced a tennis superstar

For decades, Southeast Asia has produced badminton champions, Olympic medallists and boxing legends.

But tennis?

Almost never.

That’s why Alex Eala’s rise is such a remarkable story. A young woman from the Philippines just beat the defending Wimbledon champion, becoming the first Filipino to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon.

It’s a reminder that world-class talent can come from the most unexpected places.

Sometimes, all it takes is one person to change what an entire region believes is possible.