Alex Eala will have an opportunity to avenge her first‑round loss at the WTA 500 Strasbourg Open as she once again faces Oleksandra Oliynykova in the second round of the US Open. Oliynykova had previously beaten Eala at the Strasborg Open.
After Eala’s decisive victory against Mary Stoiana in the first round, the pride of the Philippines now sets her sights on surpassing her second‑round exit from last year’s US Open.
Searching for a Breakthrough
The 25‑year‑old Ukrainian is searching for a breakthrough in her career in the last Grand Slam tournament of the 2026 season.
Oliynykova’s singles record across the four Grand Slams this year stands at 3‑3, with the clay courts of the French Open being her most fruitful campaign as she reached the third round of the tournament.
Competing in the second round of the 2026 US Open is already a huge milestone for the current world No. 46, as last year, Oliynykova was quickly eliminated in the first round of the qualifying tournament.
The three‑time WTA 125 champion would like to continue her mastery over the 21‑year‑old Filipina in hopes of making a deep run in the tournament.
Eala Saving the Best for Last?
On the opposing side of the court, the world No. 18 may possibly save her best campaign for the last Grand Slam tournament of the year.
With a singles match record of 5‑3, the Rafa Nadal Academy graduate would like to surpass her fourth‑round exit at Wimbledon last July. Prior to her grass‑court appearance, the Quezon City native had two straight first‑round exits at both the Australian and French Opens.
Alex Eala Next Match
- Tournament: US Open
- Event: Singles – Second Round
- Match: Alex Eala vs Oleksandra Oliynykova
- Date: September 3 (Thursday)
- Time: 12:40 a.m. (Estimated time)
