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Alex Eala to open US Open campaign at Louis Armstrong Stadium
Filipino tennis star Alex Eala is set to begin her 2026 US Open campaign as the No. 17 seed, facing American qualifier Mary Stoiana in the first round. Due to Eala’s surging popularity and significant fan following, tournament organizers have scheduled her opening match at Louis Armstrong Stadium, one of the tournament’s major venues.
Eala enters the tournament at a career high, ranked No. 18 in the world following recent successes, including winning the WTA 500 Mubadala DC Open. Her rise has been marked by notable victories over top players such as Iga Swiatek. The high level of interest in her matches has even impacted the secondary ticket market, with prices for her session reportedly doubling.
Her opponent, Mary Stoiana, is making her Grand Slam main-draw debut after successfully navigating the qualifying rounds. While Eala is considered the heavy favorite, Stoiana brings variety to her game, having demonstrated a high number of break point opportunities in her recent qualifying matches.
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Alex Eala · Eric Butorac · Louis Armstrong Stadium · Mary Stoiana · US Open · US Open
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The match between Alex Eala and Mary Stoiana is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2. www.tenis.net.pl · astig.ph
- [● 3 SOURCES] Alex Eala's opponent is American qualifier Mary Stoiana. sport1.pl · www.tenis.net.pl · astig.ph
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mary Stoiana is ranked world number 122. astig.ph
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Eala has a current season record of 38 wins and 20 losses. sport1.pl
- [● 3 SOURCES] Alex Eala will play her first-round match on Louis Armstrong Stadium. sport1.pl · www.tenis.net.pl · astig.ph
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alex Eala is the 17th seed for the US Open. sport1.pl · astig.ph
- [● 3 SOURCES] Alex Eala holds a career-high WTA ranking of 18. sport1.pl · www.tenis.net.pl · astig.ph
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The decision to place Eala on a main court was driven by high fan interest and ticket demand. www.tenis.net.pl