Alex Eala Sets Sights on Clay Mastery After Oeiras Open Setback
Source: news.source.inquirer
Alex Eala, the 19-year-old Filipino tennis sensation, is focused on enhancing her performance on clay courts following an early exit from the Oeiras Ladies Open in Portugal. Despite her recent success at the Miami Open and reaching WTA World No. 72, Eala lost to Hungary's Panna Udvardy in the round of 16. Eala remains optimistic about adapting her hardcourt skills to clay, emphasizing that court type should not significantly impact her game as she prepares for the 2025 French Open.
Key Points
Alex Eala aims to improve her clay court performance after an early exit at the Oeiras Ladies Open.
Eala lost to Panna Udvardy in the round of 16 with a score of 6(4)-7, 4-6.
Despite being more accustomed to hardcourt, Eala is confident in her ability to perform well on clay.
Eala is preparing for the 2025 French Open, where she has already secured a spot in the main draw.
She emphasizes that the type of court should not significantly impact her game.
