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After a hard-fought loss at the Oeiras Ladies Open, Filipina tennis star Alex Eala gears up for the European clay season — with Madrid, Rome, and her first-ever Roland Garros main draw appearance on the horizon.
OEIRAS, PORTUGAL – Alexandra Eala’s WTA 125 campaign at the Oeiras Ladies Open ended in the Round of 16 after a tight two-set battle against Hungary’s Panna Udvardy. The 19-year-old Filipina dropped the match, 6–7 (4–7), 4–6, following a rain-delayed second-round victory earlier in the tournament.
Despite the loss, Eala remains upbeat and focused as she transitions into the heart of the European clay-court season — a critical stretch leading to her long-awaited Grand Slam main draw debut.
Onward to Europe’s Premier Clay Events
Eala’s next steps include several high-level tournaments across Spain and Italy, offering more opportunities to build momentum and ranking points on her favored surface.
Her scheduled tournaments include:
- April 22–May 4: WTA 1000 Mutua Madrid Open (Madrid, Spain)
- April 28–May 4: WTA 125 Catalonia Open (Vic, Spain, if not continuing in Madrid)
- May 5–18: WTA 1000 Internazionali BNL d’Italia (Rome, Italy)
- May 12–18: WTA 125 Parma Ladies Open (Parma, Italy)
- May 25–June 8: Roland Garros – French Open (Paris, France)
Eala’s inclusion in the main draw of the French Open marks a milestone in her career, made possible by her rise into the Top 100 of the WTA rankings. She is currently ranked World No. 73 — the highest ever for a Filipina singles player.
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