Alex Eala advances at the 2026 Canadian Open in Toronto after defeating American Alycia Parks 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 in their Round of 64 match. Eala enters the tournament as the 25th seed and receives a first-round bye. In the match, Eala wins the first set 6-1, drops the second set 4-6, then closes out the deciding set 6-2, including the final games after Parks threatens a comeback. The win is described by multiple reports as a return to form against Parks, who previously sent Eala out early at the Australian Open earlier this year. After the victory, Eala moves into the round of 32. One report also notes that her next opponent will be American Caty McNally, who defeats Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in straight sets in the other third-round matchup.