Eala’s Canada Open Fairytale Rolls On After Gutsy Three-Set Escape Against McNally
Alexandra Eala continued her impressive run at the 2026 Canadian Open, overcoming Caty McNally 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in a hard-fought third-round clash in Toronto. The Filipina made a strong start and controlled the opening set, but McNally responded brilliantly to level the contest. Eala then faced another challenge after appearing to hurt her right ankle during the second set, requiring medical attention before continuing. Despite the setback, she battled on and regained control in the decider, eventually closing out a gruelling victory. The win sends Eala into the Round of 16 of the WTA 1000 event, extending her impressive run on the North American hard-court swing.
Philippines' Alexandra Eala, right, hugs United States' Caty McNally after Eala defeated McNally in National Bank Open tennis action in Toronto. | Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP
Philippines' Alexandra Eala hits a return to United States' Caty McNally during a National Bank Open tennis match in Toronto. | Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP
United States' Caty McNally hits a return to Philippines' Alexandra Eala during a National Bank Open tennis match in Toronto. | Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP
Philippines' Alexandra Eala reacts during her match against United States' Caty McNally during a National Bank Open tennis match in Toronto. | Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP
Philippines' Alexandra Eala celebrates a point against United States' Caty McNally during a National Bank Open tennis match in Toronto. | Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP
Philippines' Alexandra Eala hits a return to United States' Caty McNally during a National Bank Open tennis match in Toronto. | Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP
Philippines' Alexandra Eala hits a return to United States' Caty McNally during a National Bank Open tennis match in Toronto. | Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP
Philippines' Alexandra Eala hits a return to United States' Caty McNally during a National Bank Open tennis match in Toronto. | Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP
Philippines' Alexandra Eala hits a return to United States' Caty McNally during a National Bank Open tennis match in Toronto. | Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP
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