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Sensational Eala Basks in Fans Cheers in Second-Round Win
Alex Eala won in straight sets and needed just over an hour to advance, backed by Filipino fans waving flags and signs in Tagalog.
- On Thursday, Alexandra Eala of the Philippines defeated Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova 6-1, 6-4 in New York, advancing to the U.S. Open third round.
- Eala entered Flushing Meadows with momentum after a career-breakthrough win in D.C. last month, overcoming her previous loss to Oliynykova in Strasbourg earlier this year.
- During the dominant opening set, Eala hit 11 winners while fans at Louis Armstrong Stadium supported the Philippines native with flags and Tagalog signs.
- Eala next faces either Iva Jovic of the United States or Briton Francesca Jones in the third round, with the match scheduled no earlier than 12:40 a.m. Friday.
- "I think we all represent something. I'm proud of what I represent," said Eala, whose success marks notable progression from her main draw debut last year at Court 7.
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'Laban Alex': From a basketball- and boxing-obsessed nation where sporting heroes are mostly men, Filipina Alex Eala is creating a fandom of her own at US Open
Alex Eala's phenomenal performance at the US Open is not only thrilling fans but also transforming the landscape of sports in the Philippines. Having reached the third round, her journey of historic victories and a rise to world number eighteen has sparked a wave of enthusiasm. The 'Laban Alex' movement embodies the surge of national pride surrounding her inspiring achievements.
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Alex Eala recorded an impressive result at the 2026 US Open by successfully reaching the third round after defeating Oleksandra Oliynykova with a score of 6-1, 6-4.
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