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Alex Eala compares herself to WNBA's Caitlin Clark

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Alex Eala compares herself to WNBA's Caitlin Clark

Summary

Tennis player Alex Eala named Caitlin Clark from the Indiana Fever as her WNBA comparison during an interview with Overtime Tennis. Eala, who has gained recognition in her sport, acknowledged her limited knowledge about both leagues but expressed admiration for Clark. The 21-year-old is preparing for the US Open following her first singles title at the Mubadala DC Open. She is scheduled to compete in mixed doubles alongside Felix Auger-Aliassime next week at the US Open before facing friend Iva Jovic in an exhibition match.

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By the Numbers

•Eala admires Clark, calls her 'amazing' during an Overtime Tennis interview.
•Eala recently won her first singles title at the Mubadala DC Open.
•Eala competes in the US Open mixed doubles with Felix Auger-Aliassime on August 25.
•Eala will headline an exhibition match against Iva Jovic on August 27.
•Clark is averaging 21.7 points per game for the Indiana Fever this season.

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3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Tennis Star Alex Eala Picks Caitlin Clark as Her WNBA Comparison

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One of tennis’ rising stars, Alex Eala, recently named Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark as her WNBA comparison.Speaking to Overtime Tennis, Eala was asked to name a player from the NBA or WNBA she can compare herself to. She acknowledged not knowing a lot about both leagues, but she knows Clark and picked her.“Let me […] The post Tennis Star Alex Eala Picks Caitlin Clark as Her WNBA Comparison appeared first on HEAVY.
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