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Alex Eala won’t change approach, even in rich US Open

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Alexandra Eala, of the Philippines, reacts during a match against Belinda Bencic, of Switzerland, during a round of 16 match at the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto, on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. (Keito Newman/The Canadian Press via AP)

No matter how the draw turns out, Alex Eala could be headed for a windfall at the US Open as she participates in two of the events, with a record payout for the tournament at the Flushing Meadows in Queens, New York.

That will be the farthest thing in the mind of the Filipino superstar, however, as she sticks to what has been a successful routine for her so far.

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“I kind of go with the flow,” Eala told journalists when asked if she prepares differently depending on where she is playing. “I think at the end of the day, [they have] the same lines [on the court] and it’s the same size ball.”

READ: Alex Eala begins US Open training at Arthur Ashe Stadium

“So if I guess, of course, each city brings [something different] and the crowds, especially, bring different energy, But when you’re on court and you know what you have to do, nothing changes much.”

Eala will be on the court a lot more than usual as she guns for her first singles Grand Slam title and battles some of the biggest names in the sport when she teams up with Canadian ace Felix Auger-Aliassime in mixed doubles.

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Auger-Aliassime has expressed excitement over the chance to experience the kind of atmosphere Eala brings into games, as the 21-year-old standout has been the most popular player on the women’s tour for quite some time now.

READ: Alex Eala slowly becoming more versatile, complete player

“It’s a great opportunity to kind of feel what it’s like to have that Eala effect and her fanbase behind me,” Auger-Aliassime said.

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“It’s kinda funny because she’s younger than me, but I feel like she has the fan base and she’s carrying the crowd,” he added. “So it’s going to be interesting.”

Eala will be seeded into the singles draw, where the champion will get a top prize of $5.5 million (roughly P339 million).

Making it to the round of 16, like she did at Wimbledon earlier this year, would guarantee $480,000 (about P30 million).

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The top prize in mixed doubles is $1 million (around P62 million).

The draw for the mixed doubles was being held at press time, while the singles draw will take place on Friday, with Eala expected to be at the upper half of the seed bracket because of her world ranking.



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With the US Open sitting on one of the biggest Filipino communities in New York, the tournament is expected to provide another showcase of Eala’s drawing power.

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BGMS S5 Super Weekend 1: Overall standings and highlights

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The Super Weekend 1 of the BGMI Masters Series (BGMS) Season 5 concluded on August 23, 2026. The top eight teams have advanced to the Super Weekend 2. Team Tamilas secured first place in the overall standings with 267 points and two Chicken Dinners in the first weekend. The squad showed its gameplay consistency across the three days of the stage and ended up in the prime spot.

Wyld Fangs came second with 229 points and one Chicken Dinner. The Sensei-led squad saw an average start to the first weekend but managed to improve its gameplay in the last 12 games and jumped to the second rank on the scoreboard. Team Soul also had a fantastic run, as the Nakul-led lineup ranked third with 227 points, including 113 kills.

Overall standings of BGMS S5 Super Weekend 1

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  1. Team Tamilas – 268 points
  2. Wyld Fangs – 229 points
  3. Team Soul – 227 points
  4. Nebula Esports – 218 points
  5. Elite Nova – 200 points
  6. Myth Official – 197 points
  7. Team Outrage – 189 points
  8. GodLike Esports – 185 points
  9. Apex Gaming – 181 points
  10. Gladiators Esports – 176 points
  11. Orangutan – 174 points
  12. Reckoning Esports – 173 points
  13. Genesis Esports – 166 points
  14. Rapid Chaos – 156 points
  15. Zero Ark – 150 points
  16. Epigrotive Gaming – 124 points

Nebula Esports, led by Aadi, ended up in fourth place with 218 points at the end of the BGMS Super Weekend 1. The team faltered a bit on Day 3.

Elite Nova came fifth with 200 points and two Chicken Dinners. Myth Esports secured the sixth position with 197 points despite winning four Chicken Dinners. Team Outrage, led by Omega, came seventh with 189 points, including 98 eliminations.

GodLike saw a nice start to the BGMS Super Weekend 1 but stumbled subsequently. Still, the Manya-led lineup improved its performance and secured 185 points by the time the phase ended. These eight teams have advanced to the Super Weekend 2.

Team Apex Gaming, led by Jelly, ended up in ninth place with 181 points and two Chicken Dinners. The team struggled on the last day and failed to qualify for the next Super Weekend from this stage. Gladiators Esports was inconsistent, as it finished 10th with 176 points and three Chicken Dinners.

Orangutan and Reckoning were 11th and 12th with 174 and 173 points, respectively. Genesis ranked 13th with 166 points. Rapid Chaos came 14th with 156 points. Zero Ark and Epigrotive were in the bottom two spots with 150 and 124 points, respectively, when the BGMS Super Weekend 1 ended.

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