Alex Eala and Jordan Clarkson meet at US Open

Tennis player Alex Eala and NBA guard Jordan Clarkson met at the US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York, where they discussed their shared experience of representing the Philippines on the global stage.

Eala, who recently reached a career-high WTA ranking of No. 18, is the highest-ranked Southeast Asian woman in history and the first Filipino to win a WTA singles title. Clarkson, who plays for the New York Knicks, expressed pride in the Filipino presence and support seen at the tournament.

During their exchange, Eala noted the power of connecting through culture and heritage, while Clarkson remarked on the pride associated with their shared Filipino roots.