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Alexandra Eala Makes Filipino Grand Slam History With U.S. Open Comeback Win

The 20-year-old now turns to recovery before a second-round test.

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 24, 2025 Philippines' Alexandra Eala in action during her first round match against Denmark's Clara Tauson REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 24, 2025 Philippines' Alexandra Eala in action during her first round match against Denmark's Clara Tauson REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 24, 2025 Philippines' Alexandra Eala shakes hands with Denmark's Clara Tauson after winning her first round match REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
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Overview

  • Eala upset No. 14 seed Clara Tauson 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 after rallying from 1-5 down in the deciding set at Flushing Meadows.
  • The result is the first main-draw singles victory by a Filipino player at a Grand Slam in the professional era.
  • She described the moment as deeply meaningful and said she plans to carry the same mentality into her next match while focusing on recovery.
  • Her breakthrough extends a 2025 surge that included a Miami Open semifinal featuring wins over top opponents and follows her 2022 U.S. Open junior title.
  • On the same day, Indonesia’s Janice Tjen defeated No. 24 Veronika Kudermetova to secure her country’s first major match win in 22 years and set up a meeting with Emma Raducanu.