STUTTGART, Germany — Filipina-Canadian Leylah Fernandez overcame crowd favorite Filipina Alex Eala, 6–1, 6–4, in Round of 32 Porsche Tennis Gran Prix Singles Match, but the loud support for the Filipina star never wavered.
In Germany, that message carries a quiet but urgent reminder — especially for Filipinas who may be living in fear behind closed doors. Recent police data show that domestic violence remains a serious issue nationwide.