{
  "id": 3865774,
  "title": "Iva Jovic, Alexandra Eala pull off special surprise during ‘Stars of the Open’ US Open exhibition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/iva-jovic-alexandra-eala-pull-off-special-surprise-during-stars-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T01:44:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/iva-jovic-alexandra-eala-pull-014419262.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In an enchanting surprise at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, rising tennis stars Iva Jovic and Alexandra Eala brought their fathers onto the court during a break in their exhibition match at the US Open. The duo, known for their amicable relationship, decided to up the excitement and added a touch of family to their doubles play. Jovic's father took on the role of serving, while Eala's father became the returner. The plan, however, did not yield the expected results until Eala stepped in to return serve, setting up a brief rally. The atmosphere was filled with laughter and hugs as the four players enjoyed their impromptu doubles match. This exhibition allowed Jovic and Eala to gain valuable playing experience in front of a packed audience, preparing them for the main draw matches that would begin on August 30. The women, though competitors, embraced the opportunity to entertain fans and potentially face each other in the third round if they advance further in their respective matches.",
  "summary": "Iva Jovic and Alexandra Eala delighted fans with entertaining tennis and a special surprise during their \"Stars of the Open\" exhibition on Thursday, August 27, 2026",
  "key_points": [
    "Iva Jovic and Alexandra Eala involve fathers in exhibition match",
    "Fathers serve and return during surprise doubles play",
    "Match entertains fans, prepares players for US Open main draw"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The heartwarming father-daughter doubles stint humanized Iva Jovic and Alexandra Eala, offering them a chance to showcase their personalities while gaining valuable experience in a high-profile setting.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}