Tennis academy itatayo sa CamSur Uptown

Kasunod ng makasaysayang kampanya ni Alex Eala sa Wimbledon Championships, hinikayat ni Camarines Sur Gov. LRay Villafuerte ang mga mamumuhunan na makipagtulungan sa kanilang provincial government sa pagtatayo ng kauna-unahang tennis academy sa bansa para dumami ang mga world-class na Filipino tennis players.
“We take great pride now as Filipinos in having our own world-class tennis star,” sabi ni Villafuerte matapos maging kauna-unahang Pilipino si Eala na umabot sa fourth round (Round of 16) ng Wimbledon Championships, na malawak na kinikilalang pinakaprestihiyosong torneo sa apat na Grand Slam tournaments ng tennis.
“Imagine how many more Alex Ealas we can develop if we create the right opportunities here at home by having our own top-notch tennis training academy much like the renowned Rafa Nadal Academy, where Alex has trained for almost a decade and come out at this point as its most successful graduate,” dagdag ng gobernador.
Inanyayahan ni Villafuerte ang mga pribadong korporasyon, sports organizations, investors, at mga indibidwal na kapareho ng kanyang adhikain na makapaglikha ng mas marami pang Alex Eala sa Pilipinas na makipagtulungan sa CamSur provincial government sa pagtatayo ng kauna-unahang high-performance tennis academy ng bansa.
“As part of our CamSur Uptown development, we are prepared to allocate land for the establishment of a world-class Tennis Academy—one that can nurture future Filipino champions and provide deserving young athletes with opportunities that many currently do not have,” sabi pa ng gubernador.
“Not every talented Filipino child has the resources to train overseas. The Philippines still needs more world-class training facilities, elite coaching programs, and a genuine pathway for young athletes to reach the international stage,” dagdag ni Villafuerte.
Iminungkahi ni Villafuerte na itatag ang tennis academy sa loob ng 250-hektaryang master-planned global city ng pamahalaang panlalawigan sa bayan ng Pili, Camarines Sur, na nakatakdang maging pangunahing sentro ng negosyo, teknolohiya, pamamahala, at pamumuhunan.
“Let us transform Alex Eala’s success into a movement—a movement that discovers, trains and inspires the next generation of Filipino champions,” sabi pa ni Villafuerte.
“As governor of CamSur, I also see this as a call to action. May this be the beginning of a new era for Philippine tennis,” dagdag pa niya. “Let us build the future. Let us develop more Filipino tennis champions on the world stage.”
Umabot si Eala sa Round of 16 ng 2026 Wimbledon Championships. Tinalo niya sa third round ang defending champion ng Poland na si Iga Swiatek. Gayunman, natalo siya sa fourth round noong Lunes kay Italian Jasmine Paolini.
Naging kauna-unahang Pilipinong manlalaro si Eala na nakapasok sa WTA Top 100 matapos ang kanyang makasaysayang kampanya sa 2025 Miami Open, kung saan umangat ang kanyang world ranking mula No. 140 patungong No. 75.
“Today, every Filipino stands a little taller with pride as Alex’s breakthrough run at Wimbledon is not just a historic sporting achievement, but is more of a powerful reminder to the world that the Filipino is capable of competing, succeeding and excelling at the highest level,” sabi ni Villafuerte.
“Alex has shown to us that greatness is built through years of hard work, unwavering discipline, courage under pressure, humility in victory, and an unshakable faith in God,” aniya. “She never stopped believing in her dream of sports greatness, even when the journey demanded countless sacrifices,” dagdag pa nito.
Sinabi ni Villafuerte na si Eala ay hindi lamang naging isang kampeon kundi isa ring inspirasyon sa bawat kabataang Pilipino na nangangarap na makamit ang mga bagay na dati’y inakalang imposible.