It’s finally match day for Alex Eala at the 2026 US Open.

After several days of draws, schedules and anticipation, the Filipina tennis star will officially begin her New York campaign tonight, August 25, Philippine time, when she partners Canadian star Félix Auger-Aliassime in the first round of the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship.

And we finally have the details Filipino fans have been waiting for.

Alex Eala / Félix Auger-Aliassime vs. Elina Svitolina / Gaël Monfils

Date: August 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. in New York / 10:00 p.m. in the Philippines
Court: Louis Armstrong Stadium
Tournament: US Open Mixed Doubles Championship

The official US Open order of play has Eala and Auger-Aliassime opening the day’s action at Louis Armstrong Stadium. (usopen.org)

But that’s not the only important Alex Eala development.

She’s also heading into the US Open at a new career-high World No. 18, continuing an incredible climb that has completely changed expectations surrounding her.

So yes, there’s plenty to talk about today.

Here’s the latest Alex Eala update as of August 25, 2026.

Alex Eala Plays at 10 PM Philippine Time Tonight

Let’s start with the information most Filipino fans want to know.

What time is Alex Eala playing today?

Eala and Félix Auger-Aliassime are scheduled to face Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils at 10 a.m. New York time on August 25.

Because the Philippines is currently 12 hours ahead of New York, that’s:

10:00 PM Philippine Time — August 25

And here’s some good news for those of us who have gotten used to ridiculous Alex Eala viewing hours.

This one is actually reasonable.

No 2 a.m. alarm.

No trying to stay awake until sunrise.

Just grab some snacks and turn on the match at 10 p.m.

Of course, tennis schedules can occasionally shift because of weather or other tournament circumstances, so checking the official US Open order of play closer to match time is always a good idea.

Alex Will Play at Louis Armstrong Stadium

Another nice detail?

Alex isn’t being sent to some tiny outside court.

She’s playing at Louis Armstrong Stadium, one of the biggest and most important courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Eala/Auger-Aliassime vs. Svitolina/Monfils is scheduled as the first match on the court.

That means there’s no earlier match that could run long and delay them.

Assuming there are no weather or operational issues, we should get a relatively predictable start.

For Filipino fans planning their evening around Alex, that’s definitely helpful.

Alex Eala and Félix Auger-Aliassime Finally Play Together

We’ve spent the past several days talking about this partnership.

Now we finally get to see it.

Alex Eala 🇵🇭

Félix Auger-Aliassime 🇨🇦

It’s one of the more intriguing mixed doubles combinations at this year’s US Open.

Alex brings her left-handed game, quick timing and aggressive returning.

Félix brings a massive serve, powerful groundstrokes and the experience of competing near the top of men’s tennis.

On paper, the combination makes sense.

But mixed doubles isn’t played on paper.

The big question tonight is chemistry.

How quickly can Alex and Félix figure each other out?

That’s Probably the Biggest Challenge Tonight

Eala and Auger-Aliassime are essentially a new partnership.

Their opponents?

They’re married.

Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils have been together for years and married since 2021.

Of course, being married doesn’t automatically make you a great doubles team.

In fact, the US Open has noted that this is their first official doubles tournament together. (usopen.org)

Still, they know each other extremely well.

They know how the other reacts.

They know each other’s personalities.

They know when the other needs encouragement.

That could help when things get tight.

Alex and Félix will have to build that understanding very quickly.

Alex Already Knows Svitolina

Here’s one advantage Eala does have.

She has already faced Svitolina this year.

Better yet?

She beat her.

Eala defeated Svitolina during her remarkable championship run in Washington.

That victory was part of an incredible sequence that saw Alex beat Qinwen Zheng, Leylah Fernandez, Elina Svitolina, Naomi Osaka and Jessica Pegula on her way to the Mubadala DC Open championship.

So Alex isn’t walking onto Louis Armstrong Stadium tonight wondering what Svitolina’s game feels like.

She’s already experienced it.

She’s already beaten it.

Obviously, mixed doubles is completely different.

But familiarity certainly doesn’t hurt.

Gaël Monfils Makes Things More Complicated

Then there’s Monfils.

If you’ve never watched him before, you’ll probably understand his reputation pretty quickly.

The French veteran has spent years as one of the most entertaining players in professional tennis.

He’s athletic.

Creative.

Unpredictable.

And capable of producing ridiculous shots from positions where most players would have already given up on the point.

At 39, he’s in the final season of his professional career.

That gives this US Open extra meaning.

Playing mixed doubles alongside his wife makes the occasion even more special.

So Alex and Félix shouldn’t expect Monfils to treat this like a casual exhibition.

There’s a real championship on the line.

The Mixed Doubles Format Could Make This Match Wild

Tonight’s match won’t look exactly like traditional Grand Slam doubles.

The US Open has introduced a faster mixed doubles format.

Through the semifinals, sets are played to four games, with no-ad scoring and a 10-point match tiebreak replacing a full third set. (usopen.org)

That means things can happen extremely quickly.

Imagine this:

You lose your opening service game.

Your opponent holds.

Suddenly you’re 0-2 down in a set that only goes to four.

There’s very little time to recover.

That’s why the first few games tonight could be crucial.

Félix’s Serve Could Be the Biggest Weapon

If there’s one obvious advantage Eala and Auger-Aliassime have, it could be Félix’s serve.

At 6-foot-4, the Canadian can generate serious pace.

That could make his service games particularly difficult for Svitolina.

And in such a short format, holding those service games comfortably could give Alex and Félix a huge advantage.

It would also allow Alex to play with less pressure on her own serve.

If Félix consistently holds, they may only need one strong returning game to take a set.

Alex’s Return Game Could Be Just as Important

Don’t underestimate Alex’s role either.

One thing we’ve seen repeatedly during her rise is how comfortable she has become taking the ball early.

That’s particularly valuable in doubles.

She doesn’t necessarily need to hit spectacular winners.

A sharp return at Monfils’ feet.

A quick crosscourt angle.

A ball through the middle that creates confusion.

Those are the types of shots that can completely change doubles points.

And Alex being left-handed gives their opponents another adjustment to make.

Alex Eala Is Now World No. 18

Now let’s move to the other major development.

Alex Eala has reached another career milestone.

She’s now being reported at a career-high World No. 18 following the latest ranking update.

That’s a two-place improvement from No. 20.

And yes, this is different from the situation a few days ago.

At that point, No. 18 was appearing primarily as a projected or live ranking.

The latest ranking reports now reflect the move to No. 18 as her new career-high position.

That’s huge.

Think About How Quickly This Has Happened

It’s easy to become numb to Alex’s ranking milestones because there have been so many lately.

But World No. 18 deserves some perspective.

A Filipino woman is now among the Top 20 tennis players on the planet.

And not simply barely inside the group.

She’s approaching the Top 15.

That would have sounded almost impossible for Philippine tennis not too long ago.

Now we’re watching her climb every few weeks.

Washington Changed Everything

The biggest reason for that rise remains her incredible championship in Washington.

Eala captured her first WTA Tour singles title at the Mubadala DC Open, defeating Jessica Pegula in the final:

4-6, 6-4, 6-0

That tournament completely changed the trajectory of her season.

And look at the players she defeated:

Qinwen Zheng.

Leylah Fernandez.

Elina Svitolina.

Naomi Osaka.

Jessica Pegula.

That’s not an easy draw.

That’s basically a collection of players you’d expect to see deep in major tournaments.

Alex beat all of them in one week.

That’s Why Expectations at the US Open Are Different

Alex isn’t arriving in New York as an unknown anymore.

She’s a WTA champion.

She’s World No. 18.

She’s beaten multiple elite players.

And she’s increasingly being treated as someone capable of making a serious Grand Slam run.

That’s a very different kind of pressure.

But it’s also a sign of progress.

Before, Filipino fans were hoping Alex could make the main draw.

Then we hoped she could win a round.

Now?

We’re starting to wonder whether she can reach the second week.

That’s how much things have changed.

Important: Tonight Is Mixed Doubles, Not Women’s Singles

This distinction is important for casual fans.

Tonight’s match against Svitolina and Monfils is mixed doubles.

It is not Alex’s first-round women’s singles match.

Her singles campaign comes later.

So even if Alex and Félix lose tonight, Alex Eala is not eliminated from the US Open.

She would still have her women’s singles tournament ahead of her.

Think of them as two completely separate competitions taking place at the same Grand Slam.

What Happens If Alex and Félix Win Tonight?

Here’s where things get fun.

The US Open mixed doubles schedule is extremely compressed.

The first round and quarterfinals are both being played on August 25.

That means if Eala and Auger-Aliassime defeat Svitolina and Monfils tonight, they could play again later the same day in New York.

Their potential quarterfinal opponent comes from another interesting first-round match.

The revised official schedule has Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic facing Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten.

The winner from that section could become Eala and Auger-Aliassime’s next opponent.

So yes.

That dream scenario is still alive:

Alex Eala vs. Novak Djokovic.

Potentially.

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

Alex and Félix have a difficult first round first.

The Mixed Doubles Semifinals and Final Come Quickly

If Alex and Félix somehow survive two matches today, things move even faster.

The semifinals and championship match are scheduled for August 26.

That means the entire main-draw mixed doubles championship is essentially decided across two days.

It’s intense.

But that’s also what makes it entertaining.

There’s no long wait between rounds.

Win.

Recover.

Play again.

Then Comes Stars of the Open

Alex’s New York schedule doesn’t end with mixed doubles.

She’s also scheduled to participate in Stars of the Open on August 27 at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

That’s a special Fan Week exhibition event featuring several of tennis’ rising stars.

Again, that isn’t part of her official women’s singles campaign.

But it gives Alex another opportunity to play in front of a big New York crowd before the main tournament begins.

Then We Finally Get the Singles Draw

August 27 is important for another reason.

That’s when the US Open men’s and women’s singles draws are scheduled to be revealed.

And this is probably the next massive Alex Eala story.

Who will she face?

Where will she land in the bracket?

Which top players could she meet?

What does her route toward the second week look like?

Those questions will finally start getting answers.

Alex’s Singles Campaign Begins August 30

The main US Open singles tournament begins Sunday, August 30.

Alex’s exact match date, time and court will depend on the draw and official order of play.

But with her ranking now around World No. 18, she enters New York in a completely different position from previous years.

She isn’t simply hoping for a favorable opponent.

Other players may now be hoping they don’t draw her.

That’s a pretty nice reversal.

What About Alex’s Latest Singles Result?

There hasn’t been another singles match since Cincinnati.

Her most recent singles result remains the Round-of-32 loss to Amanda Anisimova:

Anisimova def. Eala, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2

Alex won the first set and even led 2-0 in the deciding set before Anisimova took control.

That loss ended her Cincinnati campaign.

But considering everything Alex had already accomplished during the North American hard-court swing, it hardly changed the bigger picture.

What Should Filipino Fans Watch Tonight?

If you’re watching Eala and Auger-Aliassime against Svitolina and Monfils, there are a few things worth paying attention to.

First, watch the chemistry.

How often does Félix move across the net when Alex is returning?

How do they communicate through the middle?

Who takes control during deciding points?

Second, watch Félix’s serve.

If he’s holding comfortably, that could give the pair a major advantage.

Third, watch Alex against Svitolina.

They’ve played before.

Does Alex attack the same patterns that worked in Washington?

And finally, watch Monfils.

Because with Gaël Monfils, there’s always a decent chance something completely ridiculous is about to happen.

Alex Eala Latest Update at a Glance

Here’s everything you need to know as of August 25, 2026:

Current ranking: World No. 18 — new career high

Current tournament: US Open

Event tonight: Mixed Doubles Championship

Partner: Félix Auger-Aliassime 🇨🇦

Opponents: Elina Svitolina 🇺🇦 / Gaël Monfils 🇫🇷

Date: August 25

Time: 10:00 a.m. New York

Philippine time: 10:00 p.m.

Venue: Louis Armstrong Stadium

Round: First round

If they win: Quarterfinal later the same day

Mixed doubles semifinals/final: August 26

Stars of the Open: August 27

Women’s singles draw: August 27

Women’s singles competition: Begins August 30

Latest singles result: Lost to Amanda Anisimova in Cincinnati, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2

Why Tonight Matters

Mixed doubles isn’t going to determine Alex’s WTA singles ranking.

And it isn’t the main reason she’s in New York.

But tonight still feels important.

It’s Alex Eala stepping onto one of the US Open’s major courts.

It’s Alex partnering one of the world’s leading men’s players.

It’s Alex facing two internationally recognized tennis stars.

And it’s happening at a point when her career has never been bigger.

She’s not the junior champion trying to prove she belongs anymore.

She’s World No. 18.

She’s a WTA champion.

She’s one of the players people are watching.

Final Thoughts

Tonight, we finally stop talking about what might happen.

Alex Eala gets to play.

At 10 p.m. Philippine time, she and Félix Auger-Aliassime face Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils at Louis Armstrong Stadium in their opening match of the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship.

It’s a fascinating matchup.

New partnership versus husband-and-wife team.

Eala’s left-handed precision and Félix’s power against Svitolina’s consistency and Monfils’ unpredictability.

And because the sets are short, the match could turn in a matter of minutes.

Then there’s the bigger picture.

Alex enters New York with a new career-high ranking of World No. 18 and her women’s singles campaign still ahead.

So whatever happens tonight, this is only the beginning of her US Open story.

But first?

It’s match time.

Alex Eala and Félix Auger-Aliassime vs. Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils — 10 p.m. tonight, Philippine time.

See you at Louis Armstrong.