The interest in the draw for the Alex Eala US Open 2026 is increasing as the Filipina tennis star reaches New York after the best season of her career. Eala is now the World No. 20, and has already won her first WTA title in Washington and made the Wimbledon fourth round this season. Those looking for her first-round matchup will have to wait a bit longer, though, as the official draw of the US Open 2026 women’s singles tournament isn’t scheduled until Thursday, Aug. 27.
Alex Eala US Open 2026 Draw: When Will It Be Announced?
The official dates for the US Open 2026 are August 23 through September 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
Fan Week starts on August 23, qualifying kicks off Aug. 24 and the women’s singles main draw starts Sunday, Aug. 30. The official daily plan of play, including the exact date of Eala’s match, the court, and the start time has not yet been released.
Fans can follow the official US Open tournament schedule and the official women’s singles draw page for confirmed updates.
Eala will appear at another significant event before the big drawing of lots. She will play Iva Jovic, another new star from America, in the “Stars of the Open” exhibition on August 27 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The event will start at 6 pm ET.
Alex Eala’s US Open 2026 Seeding Outlook
The biggest change from Eala’s previous Grand Slam appearances is her ranking.
The official WTA player profile ranking is for Alexandra Eala to be ranked at No. 20 in singles, which is her career-high ranking. She moved into the Top 20 following her victory against Zheng Qinwen, Leylah Fernandez, Elina Svitolina, Osaka and Jessica Pegula in Washington.
That puts her in the typical range of the top 32, which she’s currently in. But her official U.S. Open No. 20 has not yet been decided, so it’s too early to say that she’s the No. 20 seed before the tournament releases its final seedings.
A seeded position would be pretty important because it means that she wouldn’t see another seeded player in the first round, and she’ll have a more strategic draw for the first round.
Who Could Alex Eala Face at the US Open?
No specific Alex Eala US Open 2026 opponents can be confirmed until the August 27 draw.
Current top women players in New York are Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Mirra Andreeva and Amanda Anisimova. The players who will end up in Eala’s section will only be determined by the official draw.
Eala has already proven herself to be a threat to opponents at the top of her game. She has won the Washington title twice, beating Pegula and Osaka, and beat Swiatek in her march to the Wimbledon fourth round. She most recently lost a three-set battle to Anisimova in Cincinnati.
Mixed Doubles Adds Another New York Opportunity
Eala also has another big match in the tournament in mixed doubles with US Open main draw favourite Felix Auger-Aliassime. She’s one of the players to watch at US Open 2026.
Why Expectations Are Higher for Eala in New York
The 21-year-old has much more steam now than he did a year ago. She made it to the second round of the US Open in 2025. She is the first Filipina to win a WTA single’s title and the first to make it into the world’s Top 20 in 2026.
New York is definitely interesting because of her aggressive lefty and her increasing confidence on hard court. If she’s lucky, Eala will have a shot to break her US Open record if she receives a good draw.
For social context, the WTA celebrated her breakthrough Washington run in an official WTA X post featuring Alex Eala after her victory over Naomi Osaka.
FAQs
When does Alex Eala play at the US Open 2026?
Women’s singles begins on August 30, but Eala’s exact first-round date and time have not yet been announced.
Is Alex Eala seeded at the US Open 2026?
Eala is currently ranked World No. 20 and is positioned to receive a seed, but the official seed number is still awaiting confirmation.
When is the US Open 2026 women’s draw?
The official women’s singles draw will be released on Thursday, August 27.
Who is Alex Eala’s first-round opponent?
Her opponent is not yet known. The matchup will become clear once the official draw is published.
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