Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala is gearing up for an exciting second-round match at the 2026 US Open, where she will take on Ukrainian player Oleksandra Oliynykova. This matchup comes after Eala's impressive first-round victory against American qualifier Mary Stoiana, where she dominated the court with a decisive score of 6-1, 6-2 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City.
Eala, who is seeded No. 17 in the tournament, is set to face Oliynykova on Thursday, September 3, at Louis Armstrong Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin second on the court, following the match between Félix Auger-Aliassime and Karen Khachanov, with an estimated start time of around 12:40 p.m. ET. For fans in the Philippines, this translates to approximately 12:40 a.m. on Friday, September 4.
The anticipation for this match is heightened by the fact that Eala and Oliynykova have faced each other once before this season. In their previous encounter at the Strasbourg tournament, Oliynykova emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-6, 7-5, 6-3. This loss has been a motivating factor for Eala, who is eager to showcase her growth and improvement since that match. "It’s been a couple of months," Eala remarked after her first-round win. "I think I’ve developed a lot in said months."
Fans eager to catch the action in the United States can tune in to ESPN, which will provide coverage of the daytime matches, including Eala's clash with Oliynykova. ESPN's broadcast window for the second round runs from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. For those wanting to ensure they don’t miss any of the action, the ESPN App is recommended, as it offers dedicated court streams that allow viewers to follow Eala's match closely, regardless of any overlapping marquee matchups.
In the Philippines, fans have several viewing options to follow Eala’s journey at the US Open. The official international broadcast list indicates that SPOTV holds the rights to air the tournament. SPOTV NOW is the primary streaming option, providing dedicated coverage of the US Open. The service has also introduced a ₱599 US Open Season Pass, which grants access to matches throughout the tournament. Additionally, SPOTV is available on Cignal TV, and eligible subscribers can stream matches via Cignal Play.
As Eala prepares for this crucial match, she carries the weight of her previous encounter with Oliynykova, but she also brings the confidence of her recent performance against Stoiana, where she saved all six break points she faced and won the final five games of the match. Meanwhile, Oliynykova advanced to the second round after defeating American wild card Reese Brantmeier with a score of 6-4, 6-4.
With both players having a history and a strong desire to win, the upcoming match promises to be an exciting showdown on one of the biggest stages in tennis. Fans from both countries will be eagerly watching to see if Eala can turn the tables on Oliynykova and continue her impressive run in the 2026 US Open.
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