Alex Eala's Italian Open Journey Cut Short by Marta Kostyuk in First Round
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
Philippine tennis player Alex Eala was defeated in the first round of the Italian Open by Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk with a score of 6-0, 6-1. Despite the early exit, Eala, who recently achieved a career-high ranking of no. 70, will continue her participation in the tournament's doubles event alongside Coco Gauff.
Key Points
Alex Eala lost to Marta Kostyuk in the first round of the Italian Open with a score of 6-0, 6-1.
The match took place in Rome on May 7, 2025.
Kostyuk is ranked world no. 27, while Eala recently reached a career-high ranking of no. 70.
Prior to the Italian Open, Eala competed in the Madrid Open, where she was defeated by Iga Swiatek.
Eala will continue to compete in the doubles tournament with Coco Gauff.
