Filipino Tennis Prodigy Alex Eala Faces Emiliana Arango in French Open Debut
Source: news.source.manilatimes
Alex Eala, a Filipino tennis star, is set to make her debut in the main draw of the French Open on Sunday. Ranked 69th in the world, Eala will compete against Colombia's Emiliana Arango, who is ranked 88th. This match marks Eala's first appearance at Roland-Garros Stadium. Previously, Eala reached the quarterfinals at the Italian Open in women's doubles and achieved her career-best WTA ranking of No. 69 following a semifinal run at the 2025 Miami Open.
Key Points
Alex Eala will make her French Open debut in the main draw.
Eala is set to play against Emiliana Arango at Roland-Garros Stadium.
This will be Eala's first main draw match at the French Open.
Eala and Arango have previously met in the Miami Open qualifiers, with Arango winning.
Eala reached the quarterfinals at the Italian Open in women's doubles with Coco Gauff.
Eala achieved her career-best WTA ranking of No. 69 after the 2025 Miami Open.
