Alex Eala set for match at Canadian Open after record ticket demand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:41 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Alex Eala will play her first match at the National Bank Open on Wednesday, August 5, after her recent victory at the Mubadala DC Open. Tournament director Karl Hale announced Eala’s match, against American Alycia Parks, will be held on Center Court due to the overwhelming ticket demand, surpassing the Grandstand's 2,800-seat capacity. This decision follows Eala’s successful run in Washington, where she defeated top players, including Jessica Pegula. Eala, seeded 25th, received a first-round bye, while Parks advanced by defeating Victoria Jiménez Kasintseva in straight sets. The match is expected to begin around 9 p.m. ET, following Leylah Fernandez's match against Renata Zarazua.
- •Eala's opening match is scheduled for August 5 on Center Court.
- •She faces Alycia Parks, who previously defeated her at the Australian Open.
- •Hale confirmed Eala's match moved due to high ticket demand.
- •Eala's victory in Washington enhances her profile ahead of the match.
- •The match is set to start around 9 p.m. ET following another match.
- 2:41 AMYahoo Sports — Canadian Open Makes Major Alex Eala Decision After Historic Title Run
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