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Alexandra Eala selects Coco Gauff as favorite to win US Open title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 12:09 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Alexandra Eala selects Coco Gauff as favorite to win US Open title

Summary

Following her third-round exit at the US Open, Filipina tennis player Alexandra Eala identified Coco Gauff as her choice to win the women's singles tournament. Eala, who appeared on CBS Mornings in New York, highlighted Gauff’s mental toughness and on-court grit as the primary reasons for her support. Gauff reached the quarterfinals after defeating Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 in the round of 16. Eala previously faced Jovic in the third round of the tournament, falling in three sets. The two players share a professional history, having met twice on the WTA Tour with each securing one win. Gauff prepares for a quarterfinal matchup against fifth seed Mirra Andreeva. A tournament victory for Gauff could move the American back to the world No. 1 ranking.

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By the Numbers

•Alexandra Eala reached the third round of the 2026 US Open.
•Coco Gauff enters the quarterfinals after a win over Iva Jovic.
•Eala and Gauff hold a 1-1 head-to-head record in professional matches.
•Gauff faces Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinal round.

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12:09 PMYahoo Sports — Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala reveals favorite US Open quarterfinalist

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The Filipina fell in the third round but stayed in New York to watch, and one name stood out when she was asked who should win it all
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