Sports analysts commended Philippine tennis star Alex Eala’s performance against American Iva Jovic at the US Open, calling it one of the tournament’s most competitive matches despite her loss.

Bombo International Correspondent Bobby Seriña reported that fans praised Eala’s resilience after leading 4–2 in the third set before dropping the match in a tiebreaker.

Seriña noted high audience interest and ticket demand ranging from $300 to $2,000, emphasizing Eala’s strong standing and promising trajectory on the international circuit.