Fantastic photos as Alexandra Eala of the Philippines makes tennis history at US Open

Fantastic photos as Alexandra Eala of the Philippines makes tennis history at US Open

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines upset 14th seeded Clara Tauson on Day 1 of the US Open to make history for Philippines tennis players

For the first time, the US Open started on a Sunday, rather than the usual Monday when major tennis tournaments begin. The first day provided a memorable match for Alexandra Eala of the Philippines. The 75th ranked Eala upset 14th-seeded Clara Tauson 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (13-11) to become the first Philippines player to win a Grand Slam match in the Open era.

For the first time, the US Open started on a Sunday, rather than the usual Monday when major tennis tournaments begin. The first day provided a memorable match for Alexandra Eala of the Philippines. The 75th ranked Eala upset 14th-seeded Clara Tauson 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (13-11) to become the first Philippines player to win a Grand Slam match in the Open era.

"To be Filipino is something I take so much pride in," Eala said. "I don't have a home tournament, so to be able to have this community here at the US Open, I'm so grateful they made me feel like I'm home."

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Philippines' Alexandra Eala plays a return to Denmark's Clara Tauson.

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines serves.

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines reacts against Clara Tauson of Denmark.

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines reacts against Clara Tauson of Denmark.

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates match point against Clara Tauson of Denmark.

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates.

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines.

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates.

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates match point.

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines, right, shakes hands after match point against Clara Tauson of Denmark.

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates.

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines.

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates match point against Clara Tauson of Denmark.

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Alexandra Eala with a first for Philippines players at a Grand Slam

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