Alex Eala to face Caty McNally in Canadian Open third round

Alexandra "Alex" Eala will face American Caty McNally in the third round of the Canadian Open following her impressive victory over Alycia Parks.

Eala advanced after defeating Parks, 6-1, 4-6, 6-2, in the Round of 64 on Wednesday (Thursday, Philippine time).

McNally, meanwhile, stunned reigning Wimbledon champion Linda Nosková, 7-6(5), 6-1, to book her place in the third round.

The 24-year-old American is currently ranked No. 70 in the WTA rankings and reached a career-high No. 50 in June.

McNally recently reached the quarterfinals of the WTA 250 Memphis Classic and advanced to the second round of Wimbledon, where she lost to Elena Rybakina.

She made her Grand Slam main draw debut at Wimbledon in 2019 before reaching the second round of the US Open later that year. McNally also advanced to the third round of the US Open in 2020.

Eala and McNally are scheduled to meet on Saturday (Philippine time), with a spot in the Round of 16 at stake.

—JKC, GMA News