US Open 2025: Alex Eala vs. Clara Tauson – Match Preview, Predictions, and Outlook for August 24, 2025

Filipina tennis player Alex Eala makes her US Open women’s singles main draw debut on Sunday, August 24, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. The 20-year-old world No. 70 faces a tough opening-round test against Denmark’s Clara Tauson, ranked No. 15 and one of the tour’s rising stars.

Recap of Recent Matches

Eala arrives in New York after recovering from a shoulder injury that sidelined her for nearly three weeks. Earlier this season, she broke into the world’s top 75 following strong campaigns at the Miami Open, where she reached the semifinals, and at Eastbourne, where she finished runner-up. Her most recent tournament was the National Bank Open, where she fell in the first round to Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova.

Tauson comes into the US Open in excellent form. The Dane reached the semifinals of the Canadian Open, defeating world No. 2 Iga Swiatek and former Grand Slam champion Madison Keys before bowing out to Naomi Osaka. Known for her aggressive baseline game and powerful groundstrokes, Tauson has been tipped as a future Grand Slam contender.

Key Factors

• Tauson’s Power and Momentum: The world No. 15 is entering the US Open riding a wave of confidence, with a game built on pace and depth from the baseline.
• Eala’s Resilience and Shot Selection: For the Filipina, managing points and staying consistent against Tauson’s power will be critical. Her ability to move her opponent around and mix in variety could tilt rallies in her favor.
• Grand Slam Experience: This will be Eala’s third Slam main draw of the season, following appearances at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. The experience, though challenging, adds to her maturity on the big stage.

Match Outlook & Prediction

On paper, Tauson enters as the clear favorite with her higher ranking and recent top-10 wins. Eala, however, has shown she can rise to the occasion, as evidenced by her deep Miami and Eastbourne runs earlier this year. If she serves effectively and limits errors, she could push Tauson into a competitive battle.

While an upset remains possible, the most likely outcome is Tauson advancing in straight or four sets, with Eala gaining another valuable experience on the Grand Slam stage.

Predicted Winner: Clara Tauson

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