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 teenage tennis player Iva Jovic secured a thrilling victory over Philippines star Alexandra Eala in a grueling three-hour match at the US Open. The 14th seed triumphed 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, overcoming Eala's powerful left-handed game. Jovic, 18, and Eala, 21, are friends and occasionally team up in doubles. The intense battle at Arthur Ashe Stadium featured 17 service breaks in 33 games.
Jovic, a quarter-finalist at this year's Australian Open, expressed her joy at reaching the fourth round where she faces off against fourth seed and 2023 US Open champion Coco Gauff.
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