🇵🇭 Alex Eala Ends US Open 2025 Run After 2nd Round Loss to Bucsa

NEW YORK – Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala ended her inspiring US Open 2025 campaign after falling to Spain’s Cristina Bucsa, 4-6, 3-6, in their second-round match at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday (Thursday, Manila time).

Eala, 19, who made history by winning her first-ever Grand Slam main draw match against Denmark’s world No. 14 Clara Tauson, fought valiantly but was unable to sustain her momentum against the more experienced Bucsa.

The young Filipina showed flashes of brilliance and determination, keeping rallies tight and drawing cheers from Filipino fans who came in support. Despite the loss, Eala’s debut run remains a breakthrough moment for Philippine tennis, marking her as one of the brightest rising stars on the global stage.

Her journey at the US Open may have ended, but Eala continues to inspire a new generation of athletes, proving that Filipino talent belongs among the world’s best.