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Alexandra Eala overcomes injury scare in Canadian Open victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 7:48 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Alexandra Eala overcomes injury scare in Canadian Open victory

Summary

Alexandra Eala faced a medical timeout during her third-round match at the Canadian Open on August 7, after rolling her right ankle. Despite the setback, she secured a 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 win against Caty McNally after recovering from the injury. Eala provided a positive update post-match, stating there were 'no serious problems' with her ankle. She expressed optimism about her physical condition and her team's ability to aid in her recovery. Eala will next face Belinda Bencic in the fourth round.

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Status Watch

•Eala took a medical timeout for her right ankle during the match.
•She won the match after two hours and 39 minutes of play.
•Eala expressed confidence about her injury status post-match.
•Her next opponent is No. 12 seed Belinda Bencic.
•Eala aims to capitalize on her recent tournament momentum.

Latest Updates

7:48 AMYahoo Sports — Alexandra Eala Addresses Injury Concerns After Medical Timeout During Tough Toronto Win

What they're saying

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Alexandra Eala gave her passionate supporters at the Canadian Open a major scare when she took a medical timeout to treat her ankle during her third-round match. However, the Filipina overcame the hiccup to secure a hard-fought victory and later shared a crucial update on her injury.
— Yahoo Sports

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