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Iva Jovic Beats Alex Eala at US Open

9/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Alex Eala lost to Iva Jovic 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 in the US Open third round on September 5, 2026.
Iva Jovic will face world No. 4 Coco Gauff in the US Open fourth round.
Former pro Greg Rusedski said Eala could win Grand Slam titles and reach the top 10 by season’s end.
Eala, 21, will compete at the Singapore Tennis Open from September 21-27 before the Asian Games.

History

Historical Context

Li Na’s 2011 French Open win made her the first player born in Asia to claim a Grand Slam singles title and added a second major in 2014, giving her two titles. Her success sparked a boom in Chinese tennis and opened doors for the generation, seen in 21-year-old Filipino Alex Eala’s 2024 US Open third-round run, with Greg Rusedski forecasting a top-10 future.

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Story summary

Alex Eala lost to Iva Jovic 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 in the US Open third round on September 5, 2026.
Iva Jovic will face world No. 4 Coco Gauff in the US Open fourth round.
Former pro Greg Rusedski said Eala could win Grand Slam titles and reach the top 10 by season’s end.
Eala, 21, will compete at the Singapore Tennis Open from September 21-27 before the Asian Games.

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