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Alex Eala's Finest US Open Run Ends in Heartbreaking Loss

WHY IT MATTERS

Eala's loss highlights the challenges she faces in her ongoing rivalry with Jovic, and her ability to bounce back from this setback will be crucial in her future tennis endeavors.

What happened

Filipina tennis player Alex Eala's impressive run at the US Open came to an end with a 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 loss to American world No. 14 Iva Jovic in the third round. Eala, who was up 4-2 in the deciding set, ran out of steam and fell to 0-3 against Jovic in their WTA Tour meetings. Despite a commendable run, Eala's loss marked a painful exit from the tournament, where she had come close to matching her best Grand Slam campaign.

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AI-assisted summary · THELAST.NEWSPublished September 6, 2026 at 4:15 AMUpdated September 6, 2026 at 4:15 AMRevision 11 linked source

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