Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Alexandra Eala Storms Into US Open Third Round
Alexandra Eala is a tennis player from the Philippines.
She played Oleksandra Oliynykova at the US Open.
Eala won the match in two sets, 6-1 and 6-4.
This means she advanced to the tournament’s third round.
Eala had lost to Oliynykova earlier this year, but won this time.
She played patiently and stayed focused during the match.
Many Filipino fans cheered for her in the stadium.
Eala is the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level match.
Alexandra Eala defeated Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova 6-1, 6-4.
The Filipino left-hander advanced to the US Open third round.
Eala previously lost to Oliynykova in Strasbourg earlier this year.
She credited patience and consistent focus for her victory.
Filipino fans enthusiastically supported Eala at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
- Who
- Alexandra Eala defeated Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova.
- What
- Eala won 6-1, 6-4 and advanced to the US Open third round.
- When
- Thursday.
- Where
- The US Open at Flushing Meadows, New York, including Louis Armstrong Stadium.
- Why
- Eala said patience and consistent focus were key to winning.
- Match result
- Alexandra Eala defeated Oleksandra Oliynykova 6-1, 6-4.
- Tournament
- US Open
- Progress
- Eala advanced to the third round.
- Match duration
- Eala needed little more than an hour to win.
- Previous meeting
- Eala lost to Oliynykova in Strasbourg earlier this year.
- Next possible opponents
- Eala will face either Iva Jovic of the United States or Britain’s Francesca Jones.
- Milestone
- Eala is the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level match.