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Alex Eala Dominates Oleksandra Oliynykova to Reach US Open Third Round (6-1, 6-4)

September 4, 2026
Alex Eala Dominates Oleksandra Oliynykova to Reach US Open Third Round (6-1, 6-4)

Philippine tennis sensation Alex Eala swept past Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova in straight sets, 6-1, 6-4, to secure her place in the third round of the US Open at Louis Armstrong Stadium.

Eala set the tone early, breaking Oliynykova’s serve twice with sharp, aggressive baseline returns and punishing groundstrokes. Winning 75% of her first-serve points, the 17th-seeded Filipino neutralized the Ukrainian’s pace to wrap up the first set in dominant fashion.

Oliynykova pushed back in the second set, attempting to build momentum through longer rallies. However, Eala maintained composure and capitalized on crucial break opportunities to stay ahead. Converting 5 of 7 break points throughout the match, she fended off a late surge to seal the victory in just over an hour.

The win serves as sweet redemption for Eala, who had previously fallen to Oliynykova in a grueling three-set battle at Strasbourg earlier this season. With her serve clicking and confidence surging, Eala moves into the Round of 32, continuing her impressive Grand Slam campaign on the hard courts of Flushing Meadows.

Match highlights;

In the third round, Eala awaits the winner of the second-round clash between American 14th seed Iva Jovic and Britain’s Francesca Jones. If Jovic advances, it will set up a highly anticipated matchup between close friends who recently shared the stage in the “Stars of the Open” exhibition match. Addressing the potential scenario in her post-match interview, Eala noted that both Jovic and Jones are great friends and outstanding competitors, wishing them both the best ahead of their match.

Alex Eala Advances to US Open Second Round After Defeating Mary Stoiana in Straight Sets (6-1, 6-2)

September 2, 2026
Alex Eala Advances to US Open Second Round After Defeating Mary Stoiana in Straight Sets (6-1, 6-2)

Filipina Tennis Star Alex Eala will advnce to the second round of the US Open after defeating Mary Stoiana in 2 straight sets. The match only lasted for an hour and 17 minutes.

Haresh Ramchandani reports on WTA website, “Playing in front of a packed crowd at Louis Armstrong Stadium, Eala saved two break points in the opening game and stormed to a 5-0 lead. Stoiana, making her Grand Slam main-draw debut, managed to get on the scoreboard in the sixth game, but Eala held to love to close out the opening set 6-1. Eala faced break points in her first two service games of the second set but saved them both. After breaking for a 3-2 lead, she never looked back, closing out the match 6-1, 6-2 in 1 hour, 17 minutes.”

In her post-match interview (embedded above), Eala said “It’s an amazing time for me to reflect on the past four year, but it’s also an amazing time for me to look ahead and, see my whole career ahead of me and see the people that I go through it with and, share the blessings with them. So I’m really, really grateful to be here. I’m on Louis Armstrong (Stadium), and I’m really grateful. I’m so happy.”

Here Are the Highlights: Mary Stoiana vs. Alexandra Eala | 2026 US Open Round 1

Alex Eala will face Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova in the second round. Oliynykova defeated American wild card Reese Brantmeier 6-4, 6-4 in her opening match. She leads Eala 1-0 in their head-to-head record, having won their previous meeting in three sets in Strasbourg earlier this year.