Alex Eala of the Philippines secured her place in the second round of the US Open after defeating American qualifier Mary Stoiana with a straight-set score of 6-1, 6-2 at the Louis Armstrong Stadium. The victory marks Eala’s second appearance in the main draw of the tournament, following her recent WTA title win in Washington. Stoiana, ranked lower in the seeding, faced a strong performance from Eala, who maintained control throughout the match. Eala expressed her satisfaction with the win, calling it “super happy” in post-match comments. The result highlights Eala’s continued progress on the international tennis circuit, as she aims to build on her success from the previous week.