Teen Sensation Alex Eala Kicks Off Claycourt Season in Portugal, Teams Up with Rival in Doubles
Source: news.source.mb
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala, ranked No. 72, begins her claycourt season at the Oeiras Ladies Open in Portugal. Seeded No. 1 in the tournament, she is set to face Anouk Koevermans in her opening match. Eala also teams up with American Katie Volynets, whom she previously defeated, for the doubles competition. Her performance in Portugal is seen as a crucial step towards preparing for the French Open.
Key Points
Alex Eala, a 19-year-old Filipina tennis player, is seeded No. 1 at the Oeiras Ladies Open in Portugal.
Eala's current singles ranking is No. 72, improved from the previous week.
She will play Anouk Koevermans in her first match of the tournament.
Eala previously reached the semifinals at the Miami Open, defeating notable players like Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys, and Iga Swiatek.
In doubles, Eala partners with Katie Volynets, whom she defeated in the Miami Open, facing a challenging first round against Carmen Corley and Christina Rosca.
The tournament is a key part of Eala's preparation for the French Open, where she aims for her first main draw appearance.
