The third-round clash between 18-year-old Iva Jovic and 21-year-old Alexandra Eala at the US Open is set to be an intriguing matchup. While the night session will feature two of the WTA’s rising stars and close friends battling for a spot in the second week, analysts have weighed in on who holds the edge based on their recent form and head-to-head record.

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• Yahoo Sports

  The third-round clash between 18-year-old Iva Jovic and 21-year-old Alexandra Eala at the US Open is set to be an intriguing matchup. While the night session will feature two of the WTA’s rising stars and close friends battling for a spot in the second week, analysts have weighed in on who holds the edge based on their recent form and head-to-head record.
  
• BBC Sport

  Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli lose in the third round as six top-10 seeds are knocked out of the men's singles in the first week at the US Open.
  
• Al Jazeera center

  Filipina Alex Eala lost a three-set thriller to American Iva Jovic, as Naomi Osaka overcame Elise Mertens to progress.
• Reuters

  Jovic puts friendship with Eala on hold to win three-hour battle at US Open reut.rs/4xIx4QX
  
• Fox News right

  Carlos Alcaraz's shirtless moment after his US Open third round win sent the crowd into a frenzy, and video captures every thrilling second.