Filipina tennis player Alexandra Eala made history at the 2025 US Open by becoming the first Filipino in the Open Era to win a main draw match at a Grand Slam tournament. In her debut appearance in the US Open main draw, the 20-year-old Eala defeated world No. 15 Clara Tauson of Denmark in a dramatic three-set match, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6(11), overcoming a 1-5 deficit in the deciding set tiebreak. This victory marked a major milestone for Philippine tennis, earning Eala widespread recognition and support from the Filipino community in New York. Following her historic win, Eala advanced to the second round, where she faced and lost to Spanish doubles Olympian Cristina Bucsa in straight sets, concluding her run in the tournament. Eala has expressed gratitude for the support she received and shared ambitions to continue making history by aiming to become the first Filipino to win a Grand Slam title and reach the No. 1 ranking in tennis. Her recent earnings have also surged, with reports indicating she has earned more in the past seven months than in her previous four years on the professional tour. Eala’s breakthrough at the US Open has also shone a spotlight on other Filipina sports icons, including Olympic weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz and the Filipinas women's football team.