SportsJovic moved to tears after beating ‘incredible’ friend Eala in US Open epic

American teenager Iva Jovic defeated her friend and fellow rising star Alex Eala of the Philippines 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 after three hours and three minutes at the US Open. Eala congratulated Jovic with a hug after the match, prompting Jovic to tear up while praising her character. Jovic advances to face Coco Gauff.

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