NEW YORK (AP) — After sitting out more than four months nursing an injured right wrist that caused him to miss the French Open and Wimbledon, Carlos Alcaraz didn 't decide to return for the U.S. Open to be anything less than his Grand Slam-winning self. “You’re going to see Carlitos...
Alex Eala is scheduled to face a familiar rival in qualifier Mary Stoiana in the first round of the US Open in New York. This marks the second time the 17th-seeded Filipina is battling the 23-year-old American following their first meeting in 2024 at an International Tennis Federation (ITF)...
Filipino pride took the spotlight as Alex Eala and Fil-American NBA star Jordan Clarkson proudly showcased their culture during their meeting at the ongoing U.S. Open in New York. In a video posted on social media, the 21-year-old Eala shared a light moment with the New York Knicks guard as they...
NEW YORK (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka has appeared to be having fun everywhere but the tennis court lately. Her Instagram account is filled with photos where she is fashionably dressed in beautiful settings, or lounging in a bikini in relaxing ones. Life looks great. On the court, it 's as bad as...
No doubt, Alex Eala was a star after lighting up the U.S. Open even in an exhibition game. The 21-year-old Eala drew cheers from the rapturous crowd in her Stars of the Open appearance, where she battled and eventually bowed to her American friend Iva Jovic, 3-6, at the fabled Arthur Ashe Stadium...
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz will open the defense of his U.S. Open title against an opponent who made a strong run at Wimbledon while the Spaniard was sidelined with an injury. Along with some interesting opening-round matches, the draws for men 's and women 's singles Thursday, Aug....
Alex Eala is ready to take the US Open by storm as the No. 17 seed -- her highest-ever Grand Slam seeding -- clashes with a qualifier at Flushing Meadows. Her historic seeding, surpassing her previous No. 29 mark at Wimbledon, places her in the bottom half of a loaded draw packed with dangerous...
Former US Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe believes Alex Eala deserves a spot on one of the biggest courts at the ongoing US Open. In an interview with ESPN, the 1989 French Open doubles champion said tournament organizers should capitalize on Eala’s steady rise in the WTA rankings and her...
NEW YORK (AP) — Stan Wawrinka will get one final U.S. Open appearance after all. The 2016 U.S. Open champion was given a wild card Wednesday, Aug. 26, a day after he posted what appeared to be a goodbye message to the tournament and the New York fans on social media. The 41-year-old from...
NEW YORK (AP) — Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik advanced to face Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli in the U.S. Open mixed doubles final, edging Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev on Wednesday night, Aug. 26. The Czech duo erased two match points in the match tiebreaker to win 5-4 (6), 3-5 (11-9)....
NEW YORK (AP) — Five-time U.S. Open champion Roger Federer returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night, Aug. 25, to play one last match for fun against longtime rival and friend Andy Roddick. The event billed as “An Icon Returns to New York” packed the stands full of fans there to watch...
Before shifting her focus to the women’s singles action, Alex Eala took some time to unwind and enjoy the ongoing US Open in New York as a fan during the much-awaited return of Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer at the fabled Arthur Ashe Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 26 (Philippine time). Following her...
