Alexandra Eala elased her name in tennis history at 2025 US Open and became the first Philippine player in the open era to win the main move match on a big weak.
Nineteen -year -old from Manila, Rafael Nadal Academy in Spain, amazed the tennis world with a sensational return against the 14th seed of Clara Tauson, and released one of the most dramatic introductory meetings of the tournament.
Eala showed extraordinary resistance in the three-set thriller, dominated 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 after depositing more match points. In the decision-making set she refused to give up 1-5, refused to give up and returned with the fearless shot and unshakable calm.
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The last act developed in an engaging tiebreak, where Eala held nerves to Seal Victory 13-11 at his fifth point of the match. She overcomes her emotions collapsed in the court in tears – a moment that embodied both the size of her success and the immense pride of her nation.
Alexandra Eala’s reactions after defeating Tauson to the US Open.
He falls on his back and tear into the tears.
Down 1-5 in the 3rd set
The first Philippine player, who won the main match with a draw in Slam in the open era.
Proud.
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Eala was thinking about her victory and said, “I would say that anything is possible, and it is important to dream big. I have always been ambitious, and although none of my country has done or found success in tennis, I drew inspiration where I could – from my brother.
Alexandra Eala constantly breaks the barrier
Eal’s journey to this milestone has been in production years. In 2022 she became the first Filipino to win the title Junior Grand Slam Singles and captured the crown of girls US Open. At the beginning of this year, she made global subtitles with a breakthrough during the Miami Open semifinals, where she amazed the tennis world by defeating World No. 1 Iga Swiatlek.
In Miami Eala, she showed her growing pedigree by overcoming three Grand Slam champions – Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys and Swiatle – for the journey to the last four. This remarkable increase caused her to a career of high rating of WTA No. 56, which is the best Philippine player.
In the second round of the ongoing hard judgment on Flushing Meadows, Eala will be against the winner of the clash between Cristina Bucs and Claire Liu.
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Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
August 25, 2025
