Eala Marvels at Federer, Tennis Legends From US Open Stands
Eala watched Federer’s 6-3 exhibition win over Andy Roddick before turning back to her US Open singles campaign.
- On Wednesday, Aug 26, 21-year-old Filipina star Alex Eala watched Swiss icon Roger Federer return to Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York during US Open Fan Week, attending the exhibition match against American rival Andy Roddick.
- The outing followed Eala's mixed doubles debut on Tuesday night, where she and Canadian partner Felix Auger-Aliassime suffered a 1-4, 1-4 defeat to French veteran Gael Monfils and Ukrainian ace Elina Svitolina.
- Proving his enduring skill, 45-year-old Federer outlasted Roddick 6-3 in their exhibition match; the pair previously faced off in major tournaments, including their legendary 2009 Wimbledon final.
- The WTA shared photos of Eala on Instagram, where she wrote, "Enjoying a night full of legendary tennis!" embracing her role as a fan at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center.
- Eala now shifts her attention to her women's singles campaign at the season's final Grand Slam, anticipating a high seeding in the upcoming draw with main draw action beginning August 30.
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Five-time US Open tennis champion Roger Federer returned to the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York to play an exhibition match against his longtime rival and friend Andy Roddick.
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Eala marvels at Federer, tennis legends from US Open stands
Alex Eala is lifelong tennis fan first before becoming a rising star. And she made the most out of it by being a witness to the comeback of Swiss legend Roger Federer at the sidelines of the US Open,
NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Federer, a five-time U.S. Open champion, returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium Tuesday night for one last fun match against his old rival and friend Andy Roddick.
Alex Eala in awe of Federer comeback
Before shifting her focus to the women’s singles action, Alex Eala took some time to unwind and enjoy the ongoing US Open in New York as a fan during the much-awaited return of Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer at the fabled Arthur Ashe Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 26 (Philippine time).Following her exit in the mixed doubles competition with Canadian partner Felix Auger-Aliassime, the 21-year-old Eala joined some of her fellow tennis stars in the stand…
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