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Alexandra Eala Makes History at US Open Upset

8/25/2025

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Alexandra Eala became the first female player from the Philippines to win a Grand Slam main-draw match at the US Open, defeating world No. 14 Clara Tauson.
Eala overcame a 1-5 deficit in the final set, winning after two hours and 38 minutes.
This victory advances her to the second round and may raise her ranking to approximately No. 65.
Eala previously reached the semifinals at the Miami Open, highlighting her emerging talent.

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Alexandra Eala became the first female player from the Philippines to win a Grand Slam main-draw match at the US Open, defeating world No. 14 Clara Tauson.
Eala overcame a 1-5 deficit in the final set, winning after two hours and 38 minutes.
This victory advances her to the second round and may raise her ranking to approximately No. 65.
Eala previously reached the semifinals at the Miami Open, highlighting her emerging talent.