{"id":864387,"date":"2026-08-22T13:10:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T13:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/864387\/"},"modified":"2026-08-22T13:10:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T13:10:20","slug":"tennis-star-alex-eala-picks-caitlin-clark-as-her-wnba-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/864387\/","title":{"rendered":"Tennis Star Alex Eala Picks Caitlin Clark as Her WNBA Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TORONTO, ONTARIO – AUGUST 07: Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates against Caty McNally of the United States during day six of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 07, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Matthew Stockman\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

One of tennis\u2019 rising stars, Alex Eala<\/a>, recently named Indiana Fever<\/a> guard Caitlin Clark<\/a> as her WNBA<\/a> comparison.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Overtime Tennis<\/a>, Eala was asked to name a player from the NBA<\/a> or WNBA she can compare herself to. She acknowledged not knowing a lot about both leagues, but she knows Clark and picked her.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet me preface by saying I don\u2019t think I know enough about the NBA or WNBA, but I would be remiss not to choose Caitlin Clark,\u201d Eala said. \u201cShe\u2019s amazing. I think she\u2019s insane. So, hey, Caitlin, I\u2019m Alex. Nice to meet you.\u201d<\/p>\n

It was a pretty good choice from Eala, who hails from the Philippines, one of the most basketball-crazy nations in the world. She seems focused on her craft, though it\u2019s not surprising that she knows Clark.<\/p>\n

The Fever superstar is arguably the most popular WNBA star in the world today. She is one of the primary reasons why women\u2019s basketball has risen in popularity.<\/p>\n

The same can be said for Eala, who has taken over the tennis world this year. She has brought in new fans to the sport, with many Filipinos packing stadiums to watch her play.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Next for Alex Eala?\"Alex<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyAlexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates against Caty McNally of the United States during day six of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 07, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario.<\/p>\n

Coming off her first singles title at the Mubadala DC Open earlier this month, Alex Eala will look to conquer the 2026 US Open in New York. Eala has had some rest after DC, exiting the Canadian Open in the Round of 16 and the Cincinnati Open in the Round of 32.<\/p>\n

The 21-year-old tennis star is scheduled to team up with men\u2019s World No. 4 Felix Auger-Aliassime<\/a> on August 25 in the mixed doubles tournament. They earned a wild card spot and will play on the main draw.<\/p>\n

After the mixed doubles event, Eala will face women\u2019s World No. 16 Iva Jovic<\/a>. The two very good friends will headline the Stars of the Open exhibition match on August 27.<\/p>\n

In the women\u2019s singles tournament, Eala is expected to have a Top-20 seed in the main draw. It\u2019s the first time she got a direct entry to the US Open. She went through the qualifiers last year and reached the qualifiers.<\/p>\n

Caitlin Clark This Season\"Caitlin<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyCaitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever looks on against the Chicago Sky<\/a> during the first half at United Center on August 08, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.<\/p>\n

After an injury-plagued campaign last year, Caitlin Clark is back to her best this season. Clark is averaging<\/a> 21.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game. She\u2019s shooting 44.4% from the field, 35.4% from 3-point range and 85.1% from the free-throw line.<\/p>\n

The Indiana Fever are currently sitting fourth in the WNBA standings<\/a> and have already clinched a playoff spot. They are now looking to finish the regular season in the top four to earn homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs.<\/p>\n

Clark is currently one of the favorites to win the WNBA MVP, alongside A\u2019ja Wilson<\/a> of the Las Vegas Aces<\/a> and Olivia Miles<\/a> of the Minnesota Lynx<\/a>, as per CBS Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tJuan Paolo David<\/a> Juan Paolo David is a sports journalist covering basketball for Heavy. He has a decade of experience writing about the NBA and WWE. He’s currently based in the Philippines. More about Juan Paolo David<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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