Filipino tennis star Alex Eala is setting her full focus on the US Open, choosing to skip the Monterrey Open in Mexico as she prepares for one of the biggest stages of her career.
- FAQs
- Q1: Who is Alex Eala?
- Q2: Why did Alex Eala skip the Monterrey Open?
- Q3: When does the US Open start?
- Q4: Has Alex Eala competed in a Grand Slam before?
- Q5: What injury did Alex Eala recently recover from?
- Q6: When was Alex Eala’s last official match?
- Q7: What tournament will Alex Eala play after the US Open?
- Q8: Why is the SP Open in Brazil significant?
The 20-year-old, currently ranked world No. 68, will make her maiden main draw appearance at the Grand Slam event in New York later this month. For Eala, the tournament is more than just another competition—it is a chance to prove herself among tennis’ elite and chase her first singles win in a women’s Grand Slam.
The US Open begins on August 24 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York. Eala’s training ground, the Rafa Nadal Academy, celebrated her entry with a social media post, highlighting her resilience and passion: “From Manacor to NY… Your journey, built on effort, resilience and passion, continues in New York. Time to shine!”
Eala heads into the tournament after a short break due to a shoulder injury that sidelined her from the Cincinnati and Montreal Opens. Her last official match was on July 28, and she has since been managing her recovery carefully to avoid further setbacks.
Once the US Open wraps up from Aug. 25 to Sept. 7, Eala will fly to Brazil to join the SP Open in São Paulo, set for Sept. 8 to 14. The event is historic as it marks the WTA’s return to Brazil after more than 20 years.
Carrying the hopes of the Philippines, Eala’s journey in New York is seen as a potential breakthrough moment—one that could place her firmly on the global tennis stage.
FAQs
Q1: Who is Alex Eala?
Alex Eala is a 20-year-old Filipino tennis player, currently ranked world No. 68, known for her rising career on the WTA Tour.
Q2: Why did Alex Eala skip the Monterrey Open?
She skipped the Monterrey Open to fully focus on preparing for her debut in the US Open main draw.
Q3: When does the US Open start?
The US Open begins on August 24 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
Q4: Has Alex Eala competed in a Grand Slam before?
Yes, but this will be her first main draw appearance in a women’s Grand Slam singles event.
Q5: What injury did Alex Eala recently recover from?
She was sidelined by a shoulder injury, which kept her out of the Cincinnati and Montreal Opens.
Q6: When was Alex Eala’s last official match?
Her last official match took place on July 28.
Q7: What tournament will Alex Eala play after the US Open?
She is scheduled to compete in the SP Open in São Paulo, Brazil, from Sept. 8 to 14.
Q8: Why is the SP Open in Brazil significant?
The SP Open marks the WTA’s return to Brazil after more than two decades.
