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What’s next for Alex Eala after 2025 US Open stint?
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala, ranked world No. 75, was defeated by Spain's Cristina Bucșa, ranked world No. 95, in the second round of the 2025 US Open.
Bucșa won the match in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, with Eala committing crucial unforced errors.
Despite the loss, Eala will receive a prize money of $154,000 (P8.8 million).
Eala's quest for glory continues as she is slated to compete in the Sao Paulo Open from September 8 to 14 in Brazil.
This will be Sao Paulo's first WTA tournament in 25 years and will feature a 32-player singles main draw.
Eala's previous achievements this year include reaching the semifinals of the Miami Open, becoming the first Filipino to advance to the last four of a WTA 1000 event, and cracking the top 100 in the world rankings.
She entered the second round with momentum from a hard-earned first-round victory over No. 14 seed Clara Tauson, but was unable to sustain it against Bucsa, falling short after having control of both sets.
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