Overview
- Alexandra Eala defeated Caty McNally 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 to move into the Canadian Open fourth round, extending a hot streak that follows her first WTA title in Washington.
- Rick Macci posted on X that Eala’s serve shows mistimed leg drive and premature racket entry and argued reconstructing those mechanics could produce a far faster left-handed serve.
- Caty McNally praised the Filipino supporters on Instagram for creating an 'electrifying' Centre Court atmosphere even after her loss, highlighting the size and passion of Eala’s fanbase.
- Eala will meet Belinda Bencic for the first time with a quarter-final spot at stake, a match that could add significant ranking points and deepen her run at the hard‑court swing.
- Eala’s recent run—about 10 wins in 11 matches—has raised her market profile and put a spotlight on how targeted technical work on the serve could change both her results and commercial value.