Iva Jovic defeats Alex Eala to reach the US Open fourth round
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 2:58 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.
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Iva Jovic ends Alex Eala's US Open to set up a matchup against fellow American Coco Gauff
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Iva Jovic made a relatable admission after defeating Alexandra Eala in US Open thriller
- 2:21 AMYahoo Sports — US Open: 18-year-old Iva Jovic ends Alex Eala's run in slugfest between young stars
"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.
"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.
"It took one of the best matches of the tournament to stop Alex Eala at the US Open.
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External links- 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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