Alexandra Eala advanced to the second round of the 2026 Canadian Open after defeating Alycia Parks in a hard-fought three-set match. Match summary: Result: Eala def. Parks 6-3, 3-6, 6-2.
Eala started strongly, using consistent baseline play and smart shot placement to claim the opening set. Parks responded in the second set with her powerful serve and aggressive groundstrokes to level the match. In the deciding set, Eala regained control by forcing errors from Parks, breaking serve at key moments, and closing out the match with composed play.