Clara Tauson will be Alex Eala’s first opponent when the Filipina makes her US Open primary draw debut on Sunday (New York time).
Tauson, the world No. 15, is a 22-year-old participant from Denmark who stands six toes tall.
She owns three WTA titles:
- Lyon Open (2021)
- Luxembourg Open (2021)
- Auckland Basic (2025)
After her Auckland Basic win earlier this 12 months, Tauson had a powerful run on the Dubai Responsibility Free Championships, reaching the finals earlier than falling to Mirra Andreeva.
Simply weeks in the past on the Canadian Open, Tauson reached the semifinals and defeated high gamers like Iga Swiatek and Madison Keys earlier than shedding to Naomi Osaka.
Tauson is coming off a Spherical of 32 exit on the Cincinnati Open simply days in the past.
Fast Profile: Alex Eala
Alex Eala, ranked WTA No. 70, is a 20-year-old participant from the Philippines.
Whereas she has but to win a WTA title, Eala reached her first WTA final earlier this year on the Eastbourne Open, the place she fell quick towards Maya Joint.
She additionally made her title recognized within the world stage along with her strong showing at the Miami Open in March, the place she defeated Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys, and Iga Swiatek earlier than falling to Jessica Pegula within the semifinals.
This might be Eala’s first event because the Canadian Open, as she withdrew from the Cincinnati Open due to a shoulder injury.
- August 25, 2025, 12:40 a.m.
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