Alex Eala concludes her 2026 US Open run in the third round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Alex Eala finished her 2026 US Open campaign in the third round after falling to Iva Jovic in a three-set match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The Filipina player opened the tournament with victories over Mary Stoiana and Oleksandra Oliynykova before losing 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 to the 18-year-old American. Despite the exit, Eala secured $290,000 in prize money, pushing her career earnings past $3,000,000. She maintains her position at world number 18 as the rankings stand following the tournament. Eala now prepares for the upcoming Asian swing where she has opportunities to gain further WTA ranking points after missing several main draws in the region last year.
- •Alex Eala lost to Iva Jovic in the third round of the 2026 US Open.
- •The match score ended 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 in favor of the American.
- •Eala earned $290,000 in prize money for reaching the third round.
- •Her total career earnings have now surpassed $3,000,000.
- •Eala maintains her world number 18 ranking heading into the Asian swing.
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"Alex Eala recorded the second-best Grand Slam campaign of her career so far at the 2026 US Open. After achieving her best major result at...
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