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
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.
- •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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"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.
"Alex Eala has revealed an interesting sporting comparison after naming Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark as the WNBA player she would choose to compare herself with. The 21-year-old Filipino tennis star was asked during an interview with Overtime Tennis to name an NBA or WNBA player whose game reminded her of her own.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 7:17 PMShe’s insane’ – 21-year-old tennis sensation draws Caitlin Clark comparison
Alex Eala has revealed an interesting sporting comparison after naming Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark as the WNBA player she would choose to compare herself with. The 21-year-old Filipino tennis star was asked during an interview with Overtime Tennis to name an NBA or WNBA player whose game reminded her of her own.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 3:00 PMTennis Star Alex Eala Picks Caitlin Clark as Her WNBA Comparison
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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