In the second round of the 2025 US Open on Wednesday (New York time), with the exact match time yet to be announced.
Becoming the first Filipino player to win a Grand Slam main draw match and advance to the tournament’s second round.
Bucsa, meanwhile, defeated Claire Liu in the first round.
Here’s what you need to know about Eala, Bucsa, and their head-to-head record:
Eala and Bucsa previously met in 2021 at the ITF tournament in Grenoble, where the Filipino player reached the quarterfinals.
Eala defeated Bucsa in that match, 2-6, 6-3, 7-6(8).
US Open
The US Open is one of the four major Grand Slam tennis tournaments, held annually in New York City. It originated in 1881 as the U.S. National Championship and has been played on hard courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center since 1978. The event is renowned for its high-energy atmosphere and iconic night matches.
Grenoble
Grenoble is a historic city in southeastern France, nestled in the Alps at the foot of the Bastille, a 19th-century fortress accessible by cable car. Its history dates back over 2,000 years to the ancient Roman town of Cularo, which was later renamed Gratianopolis in the 4th century. Today, it is a major scientific center, famously hosting the 1968 Winter Olympics and being home to several universities and research institutes.
