Coco Gauff discusses pressure surrounding Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 7:50 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
World number four Coco Gauff stated that she cannot relate to the unique pressure currently facing Alexandra Eala. The American tennis player noted that Eala faces significant expectations as a trailblazer for Filipino athletes on the global stage. Eala recently exited the US Open following a third-round loss to Iva Jovic. Despite her ranking of 18th in the world and recent success, including a maiden WTA 500 title at the Washington Open, Eala has become a focal point of intense national attention. Gauff, who has previously played doubles with Eala, compared the Filipino star's national impact to that of Manny Pacquiao. Following the match, Gauff is scheduled to face Jovic in the fourth round of the tournament at Flushing Meadows.
- •Coco Gauff said she cannot empathize with the specific pressures Eala faces as a national trailblazer.
- •Alexandra Eala reached the third round of the US Open before losing to Iva Jovic.
- •Eala became the first Filipino to win a WTA singles title last month.
- •Coco Gauff will compete against Iva Jovic in the fourth round of the US Open.
- •Eala recently reached the fourth round at Wimbledon and won the Washington Open.
- 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — I can't relate to pressure Eala faces - Gauff
- 7:50 AMBBC Sport — I can't relate to pressure Eala faces - Gauff
"World number four Coco Gauff says she "can't really empathise" with rising Filipino star Alexandra Eala because "she has more pressure than I do".
"World number four Coco Gauff says she "can't really empathise" with rising Filipino star Alexandra Eala because "she has more pressure than I do".
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 7:50 AMI can't relate to pressure Eala faces - Gauff
World number four Coco Gauff says she "can't really empathise" with rising Filipino star Alexandra Eala because "she has more pressure than I do".
- BBC SportSep 7, 2026, 7:50 AMI can't relate to pressure Eala faces - Gauff
World number four Coco Gauff says she "can't really empathise" with rising Filipino star Alexandra Eala because "she has more pressure than I do".
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