US Open, Eala and Jovic
Digest more
Things have changed quickly for Alexandra Eala. A month ago, she was celebrating her first WTA singles title in Washington, D.C. Now, she is the highest-ranked Filipino tennis player in history and has reached a career-best US Open third round.
NEW YORK (AP) — The Alex Eala fans came bearing Filipino flags, and wearing hats telling her to fight on (“Laban Alex”). They cheered her sizzling groundstrokes, documented her volleys and serves in photos and video,
On Saturday night, Alex Eala lost a hard-fought match against Iva Jovic in the third round of the 2026 US Open. The two friends had one of the best matches of the year, with Jovic prevailing 7-5,3-6,
Lifestyle.INQ on MSN
Alex Eala plays bigger courts because she sells tickets
Fast-rising international tennis darling Alex Eala has just concluded her run at this year’s US Open after a hard-fought battle with Iva Jovic. That’s a relatively deep run and a loss she didn’t give up so easily.
Alexandra Eala cruised into the second round of the US Open with a 6-1, 6-2 triumph over qualifier Mary Stoiana.
GMA Network on MSN
Alex Eala appears on CBS Mornings, shares thoughts on US Open, praise and pressure
Filipino tennis star Alex Eala appeared on CBS Mornings and shared her thoughts on praises she has received, the pressure of representing a country, and the power of positivity. Interviewed by Gayle King,
Alex Eala is facing the possibility of a penalty from the WTA for skipping the 2026 China Open to play in the Asian Games.
Alex Eala’s serve will be key if she’s to go to the next level, says former US Open finalist Greg Rusedski. The world No.18 was knocked out of the US Open in the third round, losing