Filipino Alex Eala Wins Historic US Open Match

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warmly congratulated Filipino tennis star Alex Eala for her historic victory at the US Open, where she became the first Filipino to win a Grand Slam singles main-draw match in the Open era. Eala staged a remarkable comeback from a 1-5 deficit in the deciding third set to defeat world No. 14 Clara Tauson, advancing to the tournament's second round for the first time. Marcos expressed national pride and assured Eala of the country's unwavering support, emphasizing that she is "only getting started" and that the Philippines stands united in celebrating her achievement. This victory builds on Eala's previous milestone as the first Filipino to win the US Open Girls' Championship in 2022. The President's messages, shared on multiple social media platforms, highlight the significance of Eala's triumph as a source of inspiration and a symbol of Filipino excellence on the global stage. Eala's next match is set against the winner of the match between Spain's Cristina Bucsa and American Claire Liu.