Alex Eala returns from injury as she makes her women’s singles debut at the US Open, aiming for her first career win in a Grand Slam main draw against Clara Tauson.
Alex Eala will take center stage Monday morning (PH time) as she makes her women’s singles debut at the US Open, aiming for her first career win in a Grand Slam main draw.
The 20-year-old rising star faces a formidable test against world no. 15 Clara Tauson, a 22-year-old Danish talent who recently reached the semifinals of the National Bank Open with notable victories over Iga Swiatek and Madison Keys.
Eala, who previously defeated both Swiatek and Keys during her run to the semifinals at the Miami Open earlier this year, knows firsthand that she can challenge top-tier competition.
However, Tauson, a three-time WTA titleholder including a recent triumph over four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka at the Auckland Open, remains a tough hurdle for the young Filipino star.
Adding to the drama, Eala has been sidelined for several weeks due to a shoulder injury that forced her to withdraw from the Cincinnati Open.
Still, her past successes at the US Open as a junior player offer hope that she can translate that momentum to the professional stage.
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Monday’s first-round clash promises to be a test of skill, strategy, and resilience for Eala as she attempts to carve her mark in one of tennis’s most prestigious tournaments.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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