FILE–Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in action. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala makes her US Open women’s main draw debut against Clara Tauson of Denmark at USTA Billie Jean Tennis Center in Queens, New York.
Eala faces an acid test in the first round against the World No.15, who won three Women’s Tennis Association titles at age 22.
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Tauson recently reached the semifinal of the Canadian Open after upsetting second seed Iga Swiatek of Poland in the Round of 16 and former Grand Slam champion Madison Keys in the quarterfinal.
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The Danish netter fell short against Naomi Osaka in the semifinal.
Eala, on the other hand, missed the Cincinnati Open and Monterrey Open and slid to World No. 70 after suffering from a shoulder injury.
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Her last tournament was in the Round of 128 of the National Bank Open last month, falling to Marketa Vondrousova, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2.
The Rafa Nadal Academy graduate is raring to get past the first round after making two Grand Slam appearances this year in the French Open and Wimbledon.
Eala earned her opportunity to play in Grand Slam main draws after entering the top 75 during her magical Miami Open semifinal run.
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