Women's Singles · Round 3 (Round of 32): Iva Jovic defeated Alex Eala 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 in a 3-hour, 3-minute battle on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Eala concludes a historic US Open campaign reaching the 3rd round.
Alex Eala pushed 14th seed Iva Jovic to a deciding 3rd set in an epic 3-hour, 3-minute battle on Arthur Ashe Stadium (5-7, 6-3, 5-7), concluding her historic US Open run in the 3rd round. She next competes in the 2026 WTA Asian Swing at the Singapore Tennis Open starting September 21, 2026.
COMPLETED MATCH
US Open 2026 (Grand Slam) · Women's Singles · Round 3 (Round of 32)
PHI
Alex Eala[17] #18 WTA🎾
5
6
5
Final
USA
Iva Jovic[14] #14 WTA🎾
7
3
7
Final
Philippine Time (PHT)
Sunday, Sep 6 · 7:00 AM PHT (Manila Time)
Court & Surface
Arthur Ashe Stadium · Night Session (Hard Court (DecoTurf))
Match Session
Match Final · Iva Jovic def. Alex Eala 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 in a 3-hour, 3-minute thriller on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Match Analysis & Tactical Preview
In an electrifying 3-hour and 3-minute battle at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Alex Eala pushed 14th seed Iva Jovic to the limit. After dropping a tight 5-7 first set, Eala responded with clinical aggression to take the second set 6-3. Despite saving multiple match points in a heart-stopping deciding set, Eala bowed out 5-7, 6-3, 5-7, earning 130 WTA ranking points to cement her place in the World Top 20.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Alex Eala play today in Manila Time?
Alex Eala is scheduled to play Iva Jovic on Sunday, Sep 6 · 7:00 AM PHT (Manila Time) in Women's Singles · Round 3 (Round of 32) of the US Open 2026 (Grand Slam). Times follow the court Order of Play.
Where can I watch Alex Eala matches in the Philippines?
Official coverage in the Philippines is provided by Pilipinas Live (app & web) and One Sports (Channel 41 Free TV / Cignal TV Ch. 261). International scores are tracked on WTA Match Center.
Did Alex Eala win her last match?
Yes. Alex Eala won her Round 1 match decisively against Mary Stoiana 6-1, 6-2, securing her place in Round 2.
What is Alex Eala's current WTA ranking?
Alex Eala is currently ranked World No. 18 in the WTA singles rankings and is seeded 17th at the 2026 US Open, making her the highest-ranked Filipino tennis player in history.