Tennis sensation Alex Eala earned praised after refusing to sign a Philippine flag presented to her while autographing memorabilia for fans and following her historic DC Open victory. ALSO READ: ‘And other girls dreamed’: Alex Eala celebrates historic WTA 500 title with trophy dance | Tennis: Filipina Alex Eala lives up to the hype with Washington triumph | Tennis: Philippines’ Alex Eala wins first WTA title, Taylor Fritz claims Washington crownAfter her historic DC Open victory, Alex was spotted signing memorabilia for fans, with some taking notice how she interacted with the crowd. “Bawal sa flag,” Alex said after seeing the Philippine flag being handed to her. “I love the fact that she knows how to respect the flag,” a different X user wrote. “‘Yung sabi niyan bawal sa flag — sobrang green flag siya diyan, mygash our PH pride, ibang level,” another Pinoy commented.