American Learner Tien and Filipina rising star Alexandra Eala have emerged as two of the US Open's most-backed breakout picks heading into Saturday's action.

It was an emotional night for Alexandra Eala at the 2026 US Open, as the Filipina star received overwhelming support from the Filipino community during her third-round blockbuster against close friend Iva Jovic at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Alexandra Eala loses three-set battle to friend Iva Jovic, while Zheng Qinwen fights back to stun Madison Keys and reach the fourth round.

Eala's player box is usually filled with a close-knit group of family and coaches from the Rafa Nadal Academy. Her primary head coach is Joan Bosch, a top Spanish trainer who handles her daily strategy.

Rising tennis star Alexandra Eala recently addressed the online controversy surrounding her court scheduling at the 2026 US Open, where she played her opening-round matches on Louis Armstrong Stadium,

ALEXANDRA EALA has thanked Rafa Nadal’s uncle for the key role he has played in her tennis career – and during this US Open fortnight. The most popular tennis player in the world progressed to the

The Alexandra Eala hype train is full speed ahead to the third round of the U.S. Open, taking her millions of followers and legion of fans with her.

The official @usopen account shared a video clip of Filipino player Alexandra Eala executing an impressive defensive rally (described as “next-level”) during her 2026 US Open match against Iva Jovic o