“Of course, I have fond memories of Melbourne and the Australian Open as this is where I won my first Junior Grand Slam title—in the girls' doubles alongside ...
“I have already played my first tournament this season, at W60 Canberra, where I reached the second round of qualifying. “To get to that level means you are among the world’s best players, and if you emerge through qualifying it means you have really earned that chance. “But coming here as a professional is not the same as coming here as a junior.
MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala is well aware of the uphill climb she has to overcome in her maiden pro-level Grand Slam tournament. The 17-year-old tennis star ...
Eala said it would mean the world to her to reach the main draw. Eala is also satisfied with her performance in her first tournament of the year despite bowing out of the second round in the qualifying draw of the W60 Canberra in Australia. But Eala believes she is up for the challenge, hoping that the work she put in during the offseason will pay dividends.
It's the same venue but definitely a whole different atmosphere for Alex Eala as she marks her return to the Australian Open, this time in the far tougher ...
“Coming here as a professional is not the same as coming here as a junior. I am just as excited, but this is a new journey for me. A junior doubles Grand Slam champion of the Australian Open back in 2020, Eala is back in Melbourne for a much-awaited pro debut with hopes of marching on all the way from the qualifying draw.
Alex Eala is set to launch her professional grand slam campaign on Monday in the qualifying first round of the Australian Open against a former Top 30 ...
“We have more than 20 players in the qualifying field who’ve won junior grand slam titles. 215, while the 31-year-old Japanese veteran is the World No. The 17-year-old Filipino tennis sensation is the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) World No.
Filipino tennis ace Alexandra 'Alex' Eala begins her bid to make the 2023 Australian Open (AO) Women's main draw on Monday at the Melbourne Park.
I am just as excited, but this is a new journey for me. "But coming here as a professional is not the same as coming here as a junior. I have already played my first tournament this season, at W60 Canberra, where I reached the second round of qualifying.
Alex Eala debuts in the pro Grand Slam tournament Monday, Jan. 9, when she sees action in the first round of the women's singles qualifiers of the 2023 ...
Alex Eala debuts in the pro Grand Slam tournament Monday, Jan. While the world No. Eala has previously competed in the Grand Slams, but only in the Juniors where she won two Girls Doubles titles and the 2022 US Open Girls Singles crown.
Alex Eala debuts in the pro Grand Slam tournament Monday, Jan. 9, when she sees action in the first round of the women's singles qualifiers of the 2023 ...
Alex Eala debuts in the pro Grand Slam tournament Monday, Jan. While the world No. Eala has previously competed in the Grand Slams, but only in the Juniors where she won two Girls Doubles titles and the 2022 US Open Girls Singles crown.
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA. After making quite an impression in the juniors division, it's now time for Alex Eala to prove her worth in a bigger and more ...
Though the world No. Her rival is ranked No. But whether those credentials are enough to begin a new chapter in her pro career will be known starting Monday, Jan.
Neophyte Alex Eala tangles with a seasoned counterpart in Misaki Doi of Japan for her highly anticipated debut in the 2023 Australian Open women's singles ...
172 Doi in Round 1 of the qualifying draw at the Melbourne Park. “It will be a career first for me as I have never previously contested Grand Slam qualifying and, to be honest, I am over the moon to be fighting for a place in the main draw of a major tournament.” Game time is at 7 a.m.
FILIPINO tennis ace Alexandra "Alex" Eala begins her bid to make the 2023 Australian Open women's main draw on Monday at the Melbourne Park.
I am just as excited, but this is a new journey for me. "But coming here as a professional is not the same as coming here as a junior. I have already played my first tournament this season, at W60 Canberra, where I reached the second round of qualifying.