From Singles Setback to Doubles Dream: Alex Eala Teams Up with Coco Gauff at Italian Open
Source: news.source.inquirer
Philippine tennis star Alex Eala was defeated in the first round of the Italian Open singles by Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine, marking an early exit from the tournament. Despite the loss, Eala is set to compete in the doubles event alongside American tennis sensation Coco Gauff, with their first match scheduled against Fanny Stollar and Alexandra Panova.
Key Points
Alex Eala lost her singles match at the Italian Open to Marta Kostyuk with a score of 6-0, 6-1.
Eala, ranked 70th in the world, is preparing for her Grand Slam main draw debut at Roland Garros.
Eala will participate in the Italian Open doubles alongside Coco Gauff, the 2023 US Open and Italian Open champion.
Their doubles campaign begins against Fanny Stollar and Alexandra Panova.
