Alexandra Eala Makes Historic Milestone for Philippine Tennis with Dramatic US Open Comeback
Light House Denver – Alexandra Eala marked a historic milestone for Philippine tennis with a dramatic comeback in the first round of the US Open on Monday (August 25). The 20-year-old defeated 14th-seeded Clara Tauson of Denmark in a thrilling match at the Grandstand Court, Flushing Meadows.
Eala trailed 1-5 in the deciding set but eventually secured a dramatic 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (13/11) victory. This win made her the first Filipino player to achieve a singles victory at a Grand Slam tournament.
“I’m truly over the moon with what I accomplished today, especially being able to bounce back in the third set. This is such a special win for me,” Alexandra Eala said.
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This victory continues Eala’s impressive run over the past few months. Earlier, she had captured global attention by defeating Australian Open champion Madison Keys and former world No. 1 Iga Swiatek on her way to the semifinals of the Miami Open in March.
However, her win in New York firmly placed Eala in tennis history. The former 2022 US Open girls’ singles champion expressed pride in being the first to bring a Grand Slam singles win to the Philippines.
“I feel truly blessed to be the first to achieve this. Representing my country makes what I do bigger than just myself,” she added.
After the match, Eala collapsed on the court, overwhelmed with emotion. She revealed that past experiences of losing tight tiebreaks helped her stay resilient in crucial moments.
“It feels absolutely amazing, a mix of emotions overflowing. Being on the losing side before makes this victory feel even more valuable,” she explained.
Eala emphasized that she would carry this fighting spirit into her upcoming matches. “The key is to maintain the same mentality, the same fighting spirit. Now, my focus is on recovery,” she said.
Eala’s historic achievement coincided with a major upset by Indonesian player Janice Tjen, who defeated 24th seed Veronika Kudermetova.
“I’m thrilled to see the growth of tennis in Southeast Asia. I’ve known Janice for a long time, so I’m really happy for her,” Eala said.
With this historic victory, Alexandra Eala not only etched her name into US Open history but also paved the way for a new generation of Southeast Asian tennis players on the Grand Slam stage.
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