Alex Eala arrives in New York, starts training for US Open
Alexandra “Alex” Eala has arrived in New York as she begins her preparations for the US Open.The tournament posted a video of Eala’s practice session on Saturday (Sunday, Philippine time).Eala has already achieved several milestones at the US Open, including winning the 2022 junior girls’ singles title and becoming the first Filipina to win a Grand Slam main-draw match last year.READ MORE | Alex Eala’s most memorable moments at the US OpenThe world No. 20 is projected to enter the final Grand Slam of the season as a seeded player, with the women’s singles draw set to be revealed on Thursday.Fans, however, will have a chance to see Eala in action earlier as she competes in the mixed doubles tournament with Felix Auger-Aliassime starting August 25, followed by the Stars of the Open exhibition match on August 27.Eala has been on a roll this year, winning her second WTA 125 title last June and her first WTA title at the DC Open earlier this month.Alex Eala's Season recap (singles)North American swingCincinnati Open — Round of 32Canadian Open — Round of 16DC Open — ChampionGrass-court swingWimbledon (Grand Slam) — Round of 16Bad Homburg Open (WTA 500) — Round of 32Berlin Tennis Open (WTA 500) — SemifinalsHSBC Championships (WTA 500) — Round of 16Birmingham Open (WTA 125) — ChampionClay-court swingFrench Open (Grand Slam) — Round of 128Italian Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 32Madrid Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 64Stuttgart Open (WTA 500) — Round of 32Linz Open (WTA 500) — Round of 16Sunshine SwingMiami Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 16Indian Wells Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 16Middle East SwingDubai Tennis Championships (WTA 1000) — QuarterfinalsQatar Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 64Abu Dhabi Open (WTA 500) — QuarterfinalsPhilippine Women’s Open (WTA 125) — QuarterfinalsAustralian SwingAustralian Open (Grand Slam) — Round of 128ASB Classic (WTA 250) — SemifinalsEala will next compete at the Cincinnati Open, where she has earned a first-round bye.
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