Eala’s dominant start at US Open highlights hard‑court surge

Alexandra Eala’s opening match at the 2026 US Open confirmed her rising stature on hard courts. The 17th‑seeded Filipina overcame qualifier Mary Stoiana 6‑1, 6‑4, saving two break points in the first game and then racing to a 5‑0 lead. In the second set she broke at 5‑5 after Stoiana created two chances, and finished the match without dropping a game after the break.