Published September 6, 2026 11:31am <\/p>\n
Add GMA on Google <\/a> <\/p>\n Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. <\/p>\n Alexandra \u2018Alex\u2019 Eala<\/a> had a memorable stint at the 2026 US Open, reaching the third round of the American Grand Slam for the first time before falling to good friend Iva Jovic on Saturday (Sunday, Philippine time).<\/p>\n She also joined in on the fun as she played against Jovic in the \u2018Stars of the Open\u2019 and competed in the mixed doubles with Felix Auger-Aliassime.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a recap of Eala\u2019s activities at the US Open.<\/p>\n Women\u2019s singles tournamentRound of 32 \u2014 Alex Eala fell to Iva Jovic, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5<\/a><\/p>\n Eala has now absorbed her third career loss to the 18-year-old Jovic, who had beaten her in their past two meetings at the French Open and HSBC Championship this year.<\/p>\n HIGHLIGHTS | Alex Eala vs Iva Jovic<\/p>\n Round of 64 \u2014 Alex Eala def. Oleksandra Oliynykova, 6-1, 6-4<\/a><\/p>\n With the win, Eala surpassed her historic run last year, advancing to the Round of 32 this year.<\/p>\n HIGHLIGHTS | Alex Eala vs Oleksandra Oliynykova<\/p>\n Round of 128 \u2014 Alex Eala def. Mary Stoiana, 6-1, 6-2<\/a><\/p>\n By beating Stoiana, Eala matched her previous US Open showing.<\/p>\n HIGHLIGHTS | Alex Eala vs Mary Stoiana<\/p>\n Mixed doubles<\/p>\n