The Alexandra Eala vs. Elena-Gabriela Ruse match at the 2024 US Open qualifying tournament was one of the most dramatic matches of Eala's early professional career.

Eala entered the third and final qualifying round with an opportunity to reach her first Grand Slam main draw. Ruse, the No. 20 qualifying seed and a former world No. 51, stood between the young Filipina and that breakthrough.

Final result:

Elena-Gabriela Ruse defeated Alexandra Eala 3–6, 6–1, 6–4