Alex Eala backs Coco Gauff for US Open glory
Filipino tennis star Alex Eala has backed Coco Gauff to win the US Open, praising the American’s mentality and fighting spirit. “I think it’s a very highly stacked draw at this point, but it always is in the quarters,” Eala told CBS Mornings. COCO GAUFF FINISHES OFF A 39 SHOT RALLY WITH A PERFECT DROP SHOT. pic.twitter.com/wAijuPgXXw — The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) September 9, 2026 “But I…
Filipino tennis star Alex Eala has expressed his belief that American sensation Coco Gauff is the one to win the upcoming US Open. Eala praised Gauff's mentality and fighting spirit, stating that he admires her grit most. The comment came after Gauff overcame a two-set deficit and saved two match points to defeat reigning French Open champion Mirra Andreeva in the quarter-finals.
Gauff, the current fourth-ranked player, will now face Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in the semi-finals. Rybakina, who secured her place in the last four with a comeback victory over Zheng Qinwen, will climb to world No. 1 in the upcoming rankings. Gauff, the two-time Grand Slam champion, is excited about her next challenge against the incoming world No. 1 and sees it as a moment she will cherish.
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