Filipina tennis player Alex Eala bowed out of the 2025 US Open after falling to Spain's Cristina Bucsa in the second round, 6-4, 6-3.
Despite her second-round exit, Eala made history in the opening round by defeating World No. 14 Clara Tauson, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (13/11), marking a significant milestone in her Grand Slam journey.
As a second-round finisher, Eala will earn USD 154,000 (approximately P8.7 million) in prize money.
She will also receive 70 WTA ranking points, which will help improve her current world ranking of no. 75.
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