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Jordan Clarkson supports Alex Eala during her first US Open victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 5:15 AM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Jordan Clarkson supports Alex Eala during her first US Open victory

Summary

New York Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson publicly supported tennis player Alex Eala following her first-round victory at the US Open on Tuesday. Eala defeated Mary Stoiana in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2, at Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York. The two athletes, who share Filipino heritage, recently met to discuss their shared cultural background. Clarkson, a veteran NBA player who has represented the Philippines in international competition, expressed pride in Eala’s progression in the professional tennis ranks. Eala, who previously met with Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra earlier this year, is scheduled to compete against Oleksandra Oliynykova in the second round of the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Alex Eala defeated Mary Stoiana 6-1, 6-2 in the first round at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
•Jordan Clarkson praised the victory on social media.
•Eala is scheduled to face Oleksandra Oliynykova in her next match at the US Open.
•Clarkson and Eala met at the venue to discuss their common Filipino heritage.

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5:15 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks news: Jordan Clarkson gets fired up for Alex Eala's first US Open win

What they're saying

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The Big Apple is buzzing because of the US Open at Flushing Meadows. New York Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson has embraced the mania , especially since he is rooting for someone with a similar heritage: Tennis sensation Alex Eala. Eala defeated Mary Stoiana, 6-1, 6-2, in the first round at Louis Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, marking her first win at […] The post Knicks news: Jordan Clarkson gets fired up for Alex Eala's first US Open win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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