Alex Eala adds mixed doubles to busy US Open schedule
Stardom can start to feel heavy at times, but not for Filipina superstar Alexandra Eala. The 21-year-old breakout star of the WTA Tour is now part of literally every conversation around women’s tennis and despite her Round of 32 loss to Amanda Anisimova at the Cincinnati Open on Monday, the world No 20 – her live ranking is at No 18 – is lining up for more than just her singles run at the US…
Filipina tennis sensation Alexandra Eala, currently ranked 20th in the world, is set to participate in more than just her singles run at the US Open this year. After losing in the Round of 32 at the Cincinnati Open, Eala has been given wild cards into the mixed doubles tournament alongside Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime. The pair joins other notable players such as Elina Svitolina, Gael Monfils, Sara Errani, Andrea Vavassori, and the defending champions, Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori.
Eala earned her first career title at the DC Open two weeks ago, becoming the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour event. Organizers are capitalizing on Eala's popularity by ensuring full houses for her matches, with the mixed doubles matches set to take place on August 25, with the semi-finals and final scheduled for the following day.
The matches will be held at Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium, the two largest venues at the US Open. Eala will also be participating in the Stars of the Open charity event on August 27, alongside fellow players and American friends Iva Jovic, Alex Michelsen, and Tien.
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