Overview
- Eala defeated Oleksandra Oliynykova 6-1, 6-4 Thursday to reach the last 32 of a Grand Slam for the first time in her career.
- She has played her opening matches on high‑profile courts including Louis Armstrong, a move that drew online claims of preferential scheduling which she rejected by saying she does not control assignments.
- Oliynykova posted a public message thanking Eala’s Filipino supporters and called the fans “amazing” after the match.
- Eala is scheduled to face No. 14 seed Iva Jovic in the third round on Saturday, September 5, a repeat meeting that Jovic won twice earlier this year.
- Eala’s run follows a breakthrough summer that included a WTA title and a rise into the top 20, a surge that has driven ticket demand, extra security at matches, and fresh questions about player workload and tournament discretion.