Alex Eala looks to keep her impressive run going when she takes on American Caty McNally in the third round of the National Bank Open on Saturday at the Sobeys Stadium in Toronto, Canada.
The match is scheduled for 8:10 a.m. (Manila time), with Eala entering the contest full of confidence after winning her first WTA title at the Mubadala DC Open in Washington last week.
The 21-year-old Filipina has carried that momentum into Toronto, opening her campaign with a 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 victory over Alycia Parks in the second round. The win also gave Eala a measure of revenge after Parks defeated her at the Australian Open earlier this year.
McNally, meanwhile, booked her place in the third round after upsetting Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova, 7-6(5), 6-1. The American rallied from a first-set deficit before taking control in the second set.
Saturday’s match will be the first career meeting between Eala and McNally, adding an interesting element to the matchup.
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Eala enters as the higher-ranked player and has enjoyed a remarkable stretch of tennis. Her run in Washington included wins over Zheng Qinwen, Leylah Fernandez, Elina Svitolina, Naomi Osaka and world No. 3 Jessica Pegula before she lifted the championship trophy.
She is now ranked No. 20 in the world and will look to continue building on the biggest breakthrough of her career.
McNally presents a different challenge. The American is known for her versatility, athleticism and willingness to move forward, making her capable of disrupting Eala’s rhythm and extending rallies.
The match could come down to which player is able to dictate the pace early and handle the pressure in the key moments.
Match details
Alex Eala vs. Caty McNally
Round: Third round, National Bank Open
Date: Saturday, August 8
Time: 8:10 a.m. (Manila time)
Venue: Sobeys Stadium, Toronto, Canada
For Eala, another victory would send her into the fourth round and further extend what has already been a breakthrough stretch of her 2026 season.
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