Alex Eala has advanced to the third round of the 2026 US Open women’s singles draw. In the second round, Eala defeated Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova 6-1, 6-4. The match ended after 1 hour and 4 minutes, marking Eala’s first appearance in the third round of the US Open.
Confirmed Match Details from the Second Round
Eala took the first set against Oliynykova 6-1 and closed out the second set 6-4. The confirmed details are the match score, duration, and Eala’s advancement to the third round. The result of her third-round match and whether she will advance to later rounds have not yet been presented as confirmed information.
Her US Open Run After Winning in Washington
Before the US Open, Eala defeated Jessica Pegula in the final of the 2026 Washington event. She came from behind to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-0, becoming the first Filipino player to win a WTA Tour singles title. After earning her first WTA singles title in Washington, Eala has continued that run of notable recent achievements by reaching the third round of the US Open.
Eala is introduced on the official Rafa Nadal Academy website as a player associated with the academy. However, the confirmed information only establishes her connection with the academy and should not be expanded to imply a family relationship with Rafael Nadal or a current coaching relationship. The key confirmed fact at present is that Eala has advanced to the third round of the US Open women’s singles draw.