Coco Gauff: I can't match Eala's pressure as first Filipino star

World number four Coco Gauff acknowledged Alexandra Eala faces greater pressure breaking barriers for the Philippines.

Why it mattersGauff's words show why the first big star from a new tennis nation feels more pressure than stars from countries that have always had great tennis players.

AustraliaThe recognition of Eala's historic achievement and unique pressures matters to Australian audiences following tennis and supporting emerging players from outside traditional tennis strongholds.

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