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Zverev and Gauff advance to US Open last 16 as Eala exits
Top seeds Alexander Zverev and Coco Gauff progressed to the US Open Round of 16 on Thursday, while Filipino prospect Alex Eala fell to American Iva Jovic in a competitive three-set encounter.
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Zverev and Gauff both secured comfortable victories to maintain their positions among the tournament favorites. The German and American competitors demonstrated the form expected of seeded players as they navigated their respective matches without significant difficulty.
In a more closely contested affair, Eala's hopes of a deep run ended following a hard-fought three-set battle against Jovic. The Filipino player competed well throughout the match but ultimately could not overcome her American opponent's challenge.
Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka advanced to the last 16 after defeating Belgium's Elise Mertens in straight sets. The former champion continues her campaign at the tournament with a strong showing.
The results maintain the tournament's expected trajectory, with higher-seeded players continuing to dominate the competition as the draw progresses toward the knockout stages.