Will tennis be the next big sport in the Philippines?

Why does watching tennis feel so different compared to other sports? Why are the crowds often quiet and how is this connected to the reason why tennis has not yet become a fully mainstream sport in the Philippines?

Why tennis etiquette matters and why tennis has not become mainstream in the Philippines Source: AAP

Key Points

• The quiet atmosphere in tennis is important to avoid disrupting players’ concentration or focus, especially during serves and fast-paced rallies.
• According to a feature by The First Serve Australia, tennis in the Philippines has long faced challenges such as limited public courts, higher training costs, and fewer grassroots programs compared with other countries.
• The rise of Filipino tennis players on the international stage is generating broader interest in the sport. One of them is Alex Eala, who has become a symbol of the new generation of Filipino tennis players.

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