Eala continues hard court surge; Chwalinska snaps skid in Cincinnati

Alexandra Eala and Maja Chwalinska both advanced to the second round of the Cincinnati Open on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with straight-set victories. Eala, the No. 17 seed, improved her record to 8-1 during the North American hardcourt swing, continuing an impressive run of form. Chwalinska ended a losing streak by claiming her first win since finishing as runner-up at Roland Garros.