Alex Eala is about to step into another career first—and this time, she will have one of the biggest names in men’s tennis by her side.
The Filipino tennis sensation is set to team up with Canadian star Felix Auger-Aliassime in the mixed doubles event of the 2026 US Open, scheduled from August 24 to 26 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
The blockbuster pairing was confirmed after the US Open released its official mixed doubles entry list early Tuesday morning, Manila time.
Eala, currently ranked No. 28 in the WTA standings, will partner with Auger-Aliassime, the world No. 4 in the ATP rankings, in what promises to be one of the most intriguing teams in the competition.
For the 21-year-old Filipina, the event will mark her first professional appearance in mixed doubles—adding another major milestone to her rapidly growing résumé.
The partnership immediately gives Eala a high-profile teammate with extensive experience on the sport’s biggest stages. Auger-Aliassime’s powerful serve, athleticism and aggressive baseline game could complement Eala’s speed, court awareness and fearless shot-making.
Beyond the rankings, the pairing also puts Eala under an even brighter spotlight at one of tennis’ four Grand Slam tournaments.
After steadily climbing the women’s rankings and earning praise from some of the game’s biggest stars, Eala now gets another opportunity to prove she belongs among tennis’ elite.
And with a world No. 4 standing beside her, Filipino fans may have another deep US Open run to cheer for.
New York is ready—and Alex Eala’s next big moment may be just one match away.