Eala ‘in the mood for more’ after historic US Open win

Kathmandu, Aug 25: Alexandra Eala made Grand Slam history in front of a raucous US Open crowd on Sunday as she reached the second round of a major for the first time, BBC reported.

The Filipina was one of the breakout stars of the early part of the season, beating three Grand Slam champions in a row on her way to the Miami Open semi-finals in March.

The 20-year-old had never won a Grand Slam singles match before, losing in three sets at the French Open and Wimbledon.

But, roared on by a packed Grandstand crowd at Flushing Meadows, Eala stunned world number 14 Clara Tauson 6-3 2-6 7-6 (13-11).

Residents of Little Manila – an area of Queens home to a large Filipino community – packed out the stands to support Eala as she fought back from 5-1 down in the third set, according to BBC.