Jovic outlasts Eala to book Gauff clash
American teen Iva Jovic triumphed over Alexandra Eala 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 in an epic three-hour showdown.
American teen tennis player Iva Jovic secured her place in the fourth round of the US Open with a grueling three-hour match against Philippines' Alexandra Eala on Saturday. The 14th seed triumphed 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, after a tense contest that lasted three hours and three minutes. Jovic, who defeated her friend and doubles partner Eala in the fourth round, praised the experience saying, "It's everything to have another match here at the US Open."
The battle between the two rising stars featured 17 service breaks in 33 games. Jovic, who will face compatriot fourth seed Coco Gauff, expressed her excitement, stating, "I'm going to be more than happy to just bring this fight and this energy and whatever happens, I can leave with my head high."
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