Alex Eala faces Amanda Anisimova at Cincinnati Open today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:53 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Alex Eala plays Amanda Anisimova in the Cincinnati Open round of 32 on August 17 at 8:30 p.m. Eastern in Mason, Ohio. Eala, seeded 17th, advanced after Elena-Gabriela Ruse retired from their matchup while Eala was leading 6-1, 3-0. Anisimova, the No. 9 seed, defeated Zeynep Sönmez 6-2, 6-3 in her previous match. Both players prepare for a competitive first career meeting, with Eala looking to leverage her left-handed game against Anisimova's powerful play. The winner will move on to face either No. 6 seed Linda Noskova or No. 27 seed Clara Tauson in the next round.
- •Match is set for 8:30 p.m. Eastern on August 17
- •Eala advanced after Ruse retired
- •Anisimova defeated Sönmez to reach this stage
- •Winner faces Noskova or Tauson in the next round
- •Eala's live rankings could reach a career-high with a win
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