Alex Eala continued her impressive run at the 2026 US Open, delivering another commanding performance as she dismantled Oleksandra Oliynykova, 6-1, 6-4, to barge into the tournament’s third round.
Eala came out firing from the opening point, immediately putting the Ukrainian on the back foot. The Filipina raced to a 4-0 lead and never looked back, wrapping up the opening set in just 23 minutes.
Oliynykova tried to regroup in the second set, showing more resistance and forcing Eala into longer rallies. But the Filipina remained composed and relentless, repeatedly putting pressure on her opponent’s serve and capitalizing on crucial opportunities.
Eala eventually broke through again and closed out the match, 6-4, completing a straight-set victory and booking her place in the third round.
The victory was particularly sweet for Eala, who exacted revenge on Oliynykova after suffering a defeat to the Ukrainian at the Strasbourg Open.
More importantly, the win keeps Eala’s US Open campaign alive while providing another significant boost to her standing in the WTA live rankings.
With confidence building and her game clicking at the right time, Eala now finds herself two victories away from a potential breakthrough into the tournament’s second week.