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Iva Jovic Ends Alex Eala’s US Open Run, Faces Gauff
Iva Jovic won a very long tennis match against Alex Eala.
The match had three sets and lasted more than three hours.
Jovic won the final set 7-5 after falling behind 4-2.
Eala had many fans cheering for her at the stadium.
Jovic will now play Coco Gauff.
They will compete for a place in the US Open quarterfinals.
Both players are young American tennis stars.
Jovic said she was proud and ready for the difficult match.
Iva Jovic defeated Alex Eala 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 in a three-hour match.
Jovic rallied from 4-2 down in the deciding set to advance.
The 18-year-old American will face Coco Gauff on Monday.
A place in the US Open quarterfinals is at stake.
The result guarantees at least one American will reach the final eight.
- Who
- Iva Jovic defeated Alex Eala and will next play Coco Gauff.
- What
- Jovic won a three-set US Open match, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5.
- Where
- Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
- When
- The match was played Saturday night; Jovic and Gauff are scheduled to play Monday.
- Why
- The match determined who would advance to face Gauff for a place in the US Open quarterfinals.
Key facts
- Result
- Iva Jovic defeated Alex Eala 7-5, 3-6, 7-5.
- Match length
- More than three hours.
- Venue
- Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York.
- Next opponent
- Coco Gauff.
- Quarterfinal stakes
- The winner of Jovic’s match against Gauff will reach the US Open quarterfinals.
- Jovic’s age
- 18 years old.
- American players remaining
- Jovic, Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Taylor Townsend and Emma Navarro were among the five American women left.
Quotes
Coco Gauff
The American tennis player and reigning U.S. Open champion.
“That felt like a marathon, and I felt like I lost my sanity five times over to win that match. But it's really worth it for this feeling. I'm usually not one that shows that many emotions, but this one really meant a lot to me. It's everything to have another match here at the U.S. Open.”
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“I'm going to be more than happy to just bring this fight and this energy, and whatever happens, then I can leave with my head high. She's playing some unbelievable tennis and a really great person, so it's going to be an amazing match.”
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