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Filipina tennis star Alex Eala is set to take a significant step in her young career as she makes her debut in the US Open women’s singles main draw. The 19-year-old rising talent will open her campaign against Denmark’s Clara Tauson at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York.

Eala’s qualification for the main draw marks another milestone in her steady rise through the international tennis circuit. Known for her discipline and determination, she has steadily carved her place among the sport’s promising young players. Now, under the bright lights of one of tennis’s biggest stages, she faces Tauson, a former top junior and current tour regular with a powerful game and Grand Slam experience.

The matchup is expected to test Eala’s composure and resilience. Tauson, ranked higher and battle-tested, brings depth and variety to her game. But Eala, who has proven her ability to stay calm under pressure, enters with momentum and the hunger to make her mark on the global stage.

For the Philippines, Eala’s debut represents more than just another match. It is a continuation of her journey as a trailblazer in a sport where few Filipinos have reached this level. Every step she takes in New York adds to her growing influence, inspiring young athletes back home to dream beyond the familiar courts.

As she takes her first swing in the women’s singles main draw, Eala carries both personal ambition and national pride. Win or lose, her presence at the US Open is already a victory—one that signals her readiness to compete among tennis’s elite.