Greg Rusedski Compares Alex Eala to Rafael Nadal and Jannik Sinner at US Open
Eala reached the third round after a 6-1, 6-4 win, and Filipino supporters filled the stands as she continued her US Open run.
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Alex Eala’s growing star power draws US media attention
MANILA, Philippines–Filipino tennis star Alex Eala continues to be the talk of the town as her meteoric rise draws attention from some of the United States’ biggest publications. Eala landed on the front page of The New York Times for its September 3 print issue, highlighting her impact on the Filipino community at home and
Alex Eala labelled 'the best returner in the world' and compared to Rafael Nadal & Jannik Sinner
A former US Open finalist has compared Alex Eala to Rafael Nadal and Jannik Sinner and also labelled the Filipina the best returner in the world. Eala is through to the third round at the 2026 US Open after convincing straight-set wins against Mary Stoiana and Oleksandra Oliynykova. The 21-year-old star, who is seeded 17th, will face world No 14 Iva Jovic on Saturday in a blockbuster clash at Flushing Meadows. On the latest episode of his Off Co…
At the age of 21, Alexandra Eala, now the world's 18th player, shoves Philippine tennis and drags a whole country into her wake. From Manila to New York, the press is excited for a champion who has become a dream of hope for the Philippines and their diaspora.
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