‘Pinsan’: Pinoys Warm up to Coco Gauff After Apologizing to Alex Eala’s Fans

Coco Gauff thanks Alex Eala for bringing 'new demographic' to tennis

MANILA, Philippines – The huge crowds that Alex Eala attracts in tournaments have become a polarizing topic in tennis. While players like Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, described packed stadiums as a “good problem,” Filipino fans — particularly those new to the sport — have gotten flak on social media for defying tennis etiquette out of excitement to support Eala. Two-time major winner and world No. 4 Coco Gauff sides with Djokov…

‘Pinsan’: Pinoys warm up to Coco Gauff after apologizing to Alex Eala’s fans

World No. 4 and reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff apologized to Alex Eala‘s fans after her match lasted more than two hours, which left the Pinay’s supporters waiting. The American tennis player had a scheduled match before the Filipina at the Dubai Tennis Championships, defeating Belgium’s Elise Mertens in two hours and 18 minutes. The long […] The post ‘Pinsan’: Pinoys warm up to Coco Gauff after apologizing to Alex Eala’s fans appeared…

Coco Gauff thanks Alex Eala for drawing new tennis fans

Coco Gauff walked onto Center Court at the Dubai Tennis Stadium to a packed crowd, with many fans cheering for her opponent, Alex Eala.