Alex Eala vs Iva Jovic head-to-head: Previous matches ahead of US Open third round

Good friends Alexandra Eala and Iva Jovic will battle on court anew as the two stars face off in the third round of the US Open, with the match expected to take place on Saturday (New York time), pending the official schedule.

Here are some key details you need to know about Eala and Jovic.

Who is Alex Eala?

Eala, 21, is currently the world No. 18 and holds one WTA title, which she won at the DC Open earlier this month.

This is Eala’s second appearance at the US Open after reaching the second round of the American Grand Slam last year.

Eala reached the third round of the US Open after defeating Mary Stoiana, 6-1, 6-2, and Oleksandra Oliynykova, 6-1, 6-4.

Who is Iva Jovic?

Jovic, 18, is currently the world No. 14 and holds one WTA title, which she won at the Guadalajara Open last year.

This is Jovic’s third US Open appearance, having reached the second round in each of the past two editions of the tournament.

Jovic reached the third round after beating Magdalena Frech, 7-5, 6-3, and Francesca Jones, 6-4, 6-4.

Eala vs Jovic: A recap

The good friends have also faced each other on court, with Jovic holding the upper hand in both matches. However, they have yet to face off in a formal match on a hard court.

• 2026 French Open, Round of 128 (Clay): Jovic def. Eala, 6-4, 6-2
• 2026 HSBC Championships (Queen’s Club Championships), Round of 16 (Grass): Jovic def. Eala, 6-2, 6-2

The two have also joined forces in doubles, with the duo reaching the semifinals of the ASB Classic. They also played in the Round of 32 at Indian Wells but fell to the pair of Jelena Ostapenko and Hailey Baptiste.

Recently, Eala and Jovic played a one-set exhibition match at the “Stars of the Open” event as part of US Open Fan Week, with Jovic getting the upper hand, 6-3.

—JKC, GMA News