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Alex Eala eliminated from US Open and Singapore Open

Overview

In the third round of the 2026 US Open, 14th-seeded American Iva Jovic defeated 17th-seeded Alex Eala in a three-set match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Jovic won with a final score of 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, extending her head-to-head record against Eala to 3-0.

During the match, which lasted over three hours, Eala managed to win the second set 6-3 and held a 4-2 lead in the deciding set. However, Jovic rallied to win three consecutive games to secure the victory. Despite the loss, Eala achieved her deepest run at Flushing Meadows to date, earning approximately $290,000 in prize money. Jovic’s victory advanced her to the fourth round to face fourth seed Coco Gauff.

Following her US Open run, Eala began her Asian swing at the Singapore Tennis Open. Ranked world No. 18, the 21-year-old entered the upgraded WTA 500 event as the third seed and received a first-round bye.

In the Round of 16, Eala was upset by world No. 180 Tatiana Prozorova. After a three-hour and nine-minute match, Prozorova won 4-6, 7-5, 6-3. Although Eala led in the second set, Prozorova staged a comeback. Observers noted Eala’s difficulties with her service game, specifically citing seven double faults and a low percentage of points won on her first serve. This loss represents Eala’s first defeat against a player ranked outside the top 100 since 2025.

Entities

Alex Eala · US Open · US Open · Mary Stoiana · USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

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Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Tatiana Prozorova upsets Alex Eala at Singapore Tennis Open

    World No. 180 Tatiana Prozorova upset third seed Alex Eala 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the Singapore Tennis Open Round of 16, marking a significant comeback victory in a three-hour match.

  2. [SPORTS] 12 sources
    Alex Eala to open US Open campaign at Louis Armstrong Stadium

    Seeded 17th, Alex Eala begins her US Open campaign against American qualifier Mary Stoiana at Louis Armstrong Stadium amid surging global fan interest.

  3. [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Alex Eala to face Mary Stoiana in US Open first round

    Seeded 17th Alex Eala will face American qualifier Mary Stoiana in the US Open first round, amid rising ticket prices driven by the popularity of the Filipino tennis star.

  4. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Alex Eala begins US Open campaign with mixed doubles exit and exhibition loss

    Alex Eala exited the US Open mixed doubles in the first round with Felix Auger-Aliassime and lost an exhibition match to Iva Jovic as she prepares for her singles campaign.

  5. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Alex Eala and Andre Ilagan to compete at US Open

    Alex Eala and Filipino American Andre Ilagan are headed to the 2026 US Open, with Eala competing in singles and mixed doubles and Ilagan entering the qualifying draw via a wild card.

Sources

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This summary has been updated 11 times: see revision history