Absolute drama unfolded on opening week of the US Open 2025, as rising WTA star Alexandra Eala of the Philippines pulled off a sensational victory over Denmark’s Clara Tauson in the first round. The ...

NEW YORK—From an early age, whenever she was nervous, Alexandra Eala liked to say a prayer before a big point. Which one she chose depended on what had been working for her. “If I won the point with ...

Alexandra “Alex” Eala carved her name into Philippine sports history on Sunday after becoming the first Filipino player to win a Grand Slam singles match in the Open Era, defeating No. 14 seed Clara ...

Alex Eala's historic performance in the first round of the US Open drew praise from her coach, who hailed the Filipina for her fighting spirit and tenacity. Eala became the first Filipino player to ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Alexandra Eala became the first woman representing the Philippines to win a Grand Slam match, doing so at the U.S. Open by defeating No. 14 seed Clara Tauson 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (13-11) on ...

This is a battle between two former world No. 1 juniors who have been riding on different tracks as pros. Andreeva, 17, has taken the express, while Tauson, 22, has been on the local. Whether they ...

MANILA, Philippines — It’s all systems go for Alex Eala against world No. 15 Clara Tauson of Denmark in her much-awaited main draw debut in the 2025 US Open firing off on Sunday in New York. The ...