From Philippines to Mexico, US Open reflects game's global spread

Players from the Philippines and Hong Kong will be on the schedule for the second round of a Grand Slam for the first time this week, as the US Open sees the impact of an increasingly global game.

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Alexandra Eala beat 14th seed Clara Tauson to secure the Philippines’ first major match win on Sunday while qualifier Coleman Wong carried the flag for Hong Kong when he beat Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4 7-5 7-6(4) on Monday.

Renata Zarazua added to the global appeal as she became the first Mexican player to beat a top-IO opponent at Flushing Meadows with a stunning upset over sixth seed Madison Keys.

A day prior, Janice Tjen earned Indonesia's first victory in a Grand Slam main draw in 22 years when she knocked out 24th seed Veronika Kudermetova.