Alex Eala has now lost all three of her professional meetings with Iva Jovic, one of her closest friends on tour, and this one hurt the most. Eala still walked off Arthur Ashe Stadium smiling, but there was no hiding the disappointment.

In a gripping US Open match, Iva Jovic defeated Alexandra Eala 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, showcasing grit and spirit, solidifying their rivalry and friendship.

Coco Gauff shook off struggles with her first serve on Saturday to defeat Cristina Bucsa in straight sets and advance to the fourth round of the US Open.

It was an emotional night for Alexandra Eala at the 2026 US Open, as the Filipina star received overwhelming support from the Filipino community during her third-round blockbuster against close friend Iva Jovic at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Much of Jovic's journey has been shaped by the sacrifices made by her parents, Bojan and Jelena Jovic. Her father is originally from Leskovac, Serbia, while her mother was born in Split, Croatia. Jelena experienced significant hardship during the turmoil in the Balkans before eventually starting a new life in the United States with Bojan.

American teen Iva Jovic outlasted Philippines star Alexandra Eala in an epic three-hour showdown on Saturday to reach the fourth round of the US Open, where fourth seed Coco Gauff awaits. Jovic, the 14th seed,