Alex Eala gets to work ahead of US Open return in New York

The 21-year-old Filipino tennis star currently ranked No. 20 in the world

Last updated: August 23, 2026 | 08:43

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Philippines' Alexandra Eala plays a return to Spain's Cristina Bucsa during their women's singles second round tennis match on day four of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on August 27, 2025.

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Filipino tennis star Alex Eala wasted no time getting to work after arriving in New York ahead of her US Open return.

US Open Tennis shared a video on Sunday showing Eala training at Arthur Ashe Stadium under the watchful eye of coach Joan Bosch.

The 21-year-old, currently ranked No. 20 in the world, has enjoyed a remarkable season and continued to climb the rankings, reaching several career highs. According to the WTA live rankings, Eala is projected to rise to a new best of No. 18.

The US Open main-draw ceremony is scheduled for later this week, with Eala set to begin her campaign in the mixed doubles alongside Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime, who is ranked No. 4 in the ATP standings.

Eala will also face world No. 16 Iva Jovic in the Stars of the Open exhibition match on August 27.

The US Open main-draw matches are scheduled to take place from August 30 to September 13.

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