MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala kept her head high after a gut-wrenching loss to her friend and budding rival Iva Jovic in the third round of the US Open on Sunday (Manila time). American teen Iva Jovic outlasted Filipino star Alex Eala in an epic three-hour showdown on Sunday (Manila time) to reach the fourth round of the US Open, where fourth seed Coco Gauff awaits. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala kept her head high after a gut-wrenching loss to her friend and budding rival Iva Jovic in the third round of the US Open on Sunday (Manila time). Eala appeared on her way to the last 16 in Flushing Meadows, leading 4-2 at break p...S1

• American teen Iva Jovic outlasted Filipino star Alex Eala in an epic three-hour showdown on Sunday (Manila time) to reach the fourth round of the US Open, where fourth seed Coco Gauff awaits. Jovic, the 14th seed, won five of the last six games for a 7-5, 3-6,...S2

• LIVE: Alex Eala vs Iva Jovic – US Open 2026 third round MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala congratulated Iva Jovic with a hug following their epic US Open third-round clash, smiled, and waved to the crowd in a graceful exit at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday. The smi...S3

• Filipina Alex Eala lost a three-set thriller to American Iva Jovic, as Naomi Osaka overcame Elise Mertens to progress.S4

• The future of women's tennis was on full display at the US Open as Iva Jovic and Alex Eala battled for over three hours.S5

• Alex Eala at the 2026 US Open: Schedule, draw and history Alex Eala is at the point in her career where the process matters as much as the results. The 21-year-old star has often said she doesn’t set hard year-end targets at this point, preferring to measure h...S6

• Alex Eala battles close friend and fellow rising star Iva Jovic in the US Open third round in New York. SCHEDULE: Alex Eala at US Open third round September 6, Sunday – Arthur Ashe Stadium 7:00 a.m. – Alex Eala vs Iva Jovic Alex Eala vs Iva Jovic Alex Eala vs...S7