Alexandra Eala’s U.S. Open run may have ended with a 6–4, 6–3 loss to Cristina Bucsa, but this exit doesn’t feel like a setback—it’s a milestone. The 20-year-old Filipina became a symbol of possibility for Philippine tennis, with an unprecedented Grand Slam win that still echoes. What Went Down Why It Still Means Everything Clutch … Read more
The storybook continues for Alexandra Eala, but first—action elsewhere. Cristina Bucsa stepped onto the court looking like she owned it, dismissing Claire Liu 6–2, 6–1 in just one hour and 28 minutes. Now, Eala’s waiting on the other side of the draw, poised for a clash that feels equal parts thriller and coming-of-age moment. Bucsa’s … Read more
A Win That Hits Hard Under the New York lights, Alexandra Eala did more than win—she made history. The 20-year-old Filipina staged a jaw-dropping comeback to beat 14th-seeded Clara Tauson 6–3, 2–6, 7–6(11), emerging as the first Filipino in the Open Era to win a Grand Slam singles match. The Comeback That Stunned the Crowd … Read more