Alex Eala faces Iva Jovic in the third round at US Open

Alexandra Eala is scheduled to meet Iva Jovic in the third round of the US Open this weekend at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Both players reached this stage after winning their first and second-round matches in straight sets. The two competitors, who are friends off the court, previously teamed up as doubles partners at the ASB Classic earlier this year. Jovic holds a 2-0 record against Eala in their professional meetings, though those matches were played on clay and grass surfaces. The upcoming contest marks their first encounter on a hard court. The winner of this third-round match will advance to face either Coco Gauff or Cristina Bucsa in the fourth round.

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