Iva Jovic defeats Alex Eala to reach the US Open fourth round
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 8:06 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Iva Jovic defeated Alex Eala in the third round of the US Open on Saturday. The 18-year-old American prevailed 7-5, 3-7, 7-5 in a contest that lasted more than three hours. Both players focused on baseline play throughout the match, which featured high numbers of winners and break opportunities. The victory moves Jovic into the fourth round, where she is scheduled to face No. 4 seed Coco Gauff. The duration of the match forced the subsequent men's singles match involving No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev to begin near midnight.
- •Iva Jovic defeated Alex Eala with a final score of 7-5, 3-7, 7-5.
- •The match lasted more than three hours on Saturday at the US Open.
- •Jovic advances to play No. 4 seed Coco Gauff in the fourth round.
- •The competitive nature of the match caused a delayed start for the following men's singles session.
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- 7:00 AMTennishead — Iva Jovic reacts to how the US Open crowd treated her during her match with Alex Eala - Tennishead
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"Iva Jovic needed more than three hours to end Alex Eala's run at the U.S. Open. Coco Gauff is up next, with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake. Jovic beat Eala 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 in a three-hour, three-set, back-and-forth showcase of two of tennis’ emerging young stars inside Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday night.
"The future of women's tennis was on full display at the US Open as Iva Jovic and Alex Eala battled for over three hours. The post Tennis World Reacts to ‘Outstanding’ Alex Eala-Iva Jovic US Open Match appeared first on HEAVY.
"Iva Jovic shared an emotional admission after surviving a three-hour US Open thriller against close friend Alex Eala. The post Iva Jovic Admits Alex Eala Made Her ‘Lose Her Sanity’ at US Open appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 8:06 AM“Says a Lot About Her”- Alexandra Eala’s Gesture After US Open Heartbreak Leaves Iva Jovic in Tears
For three hours, Alexandra Eala and Iva Jovic threw everything at each other at the US Open. Every point felt like a fight, every game carried pressure, but the second it was over, none of that mattered.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 7:45 AMIva Jovic Admits Alex Eala Made Her ‘Lose Her Sanity’ at US Open
Iva Jovic shared an emotional admission after surviving a three-hour US Open thriller against close friend Alex Eala. The post Iva Jovic Admits Alex Eala Made Her ‘Lose Her Sanity’ at US Open appeared first on HEAVY.
- TennisheadSep 6, 2026, 7:00 AMIva Jovic reacts to how the US Open crowd treated her during her match with Alex Eala - Tennishead
Jovic: "I don't care if they're cheering for me, against me, I don't care who they support..."
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 5:42 AMTennis World Reacts to ‘Outstanding’ Alex Eala-Iva Jovic US Open Match
The future of women's tennis was on full display at the US Open as Iva Jovic and Alex Eala battled for over three hours. The post Tennis World Reacts to ‘Outstanding’ Alex Eala-Iva Jovic US Open Match appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 2:58 AMIva Jovic ends Alex Eala's US Open to set up a matchup against fellow American Coco Gauff
Iva Jovic needed more than three hours to end Alex Eala's run at the U.S. Open. Coco Gauff is up next, with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake. Jovic beat Eala 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 in a three-hour, three-set, back-and-forth showcase of two of tennis’ emerging young stars inside Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday night.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 2:55 AMIva Jovic made a relatable admission after defeating Alexandra Eala in US Open thriller
Iva Jovic prevailed over Alexandra Eala in the best match of the 2026 US Open. Afterwards, the normally stoic Jovic was emotional and admitted to losing her sanity five times during the three hour thriller.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 2:21 AMUS Open: 18-year-old Iva Jovic ends Alex Eala's run in slugfest between young stars
It took one of the best matches of the tournament to stop Alex Eala at the US Open.
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