Alex Eala makes historical past with win vs Clara Tauson in US Open

Tennis U.S. Open – Flushing Meadows, New York – August 24, 2025. Philippines’ Alex Eala celebrates successful her first spherical match in opposition to Denmark’s Clara Tauson REUTERS/Jeenah Moon TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Alex Eala defeated Clara Tauson of Denmark, 6-3, 2-6, 7(13)-6(11), early Monday (Philippine time) to say her first win within the US Open important draw.

Eala couldn’t include her feelings as she accomplished her comeback in opposition to world no. 14 Tauson.

With the victory, Eala grew to become the primary Filipino participant to win a Grand Slam singles important draw match within the Open Period.

Watch the historic second right here:

Eala will face the winner of the match between Spain’s Cristina Bucsa and American Claire Liu within the subsequent spherical.

—JKC, GMA Built-in Information