Gutsy Fight From Alex Eala Not Enough vs Rybakina at Italian Open

Gutsy fight from Alex Eala not enough vs Rybakina at Italian Open

Alex Eala vs Elena Rybakina – Italian Open third round MANILA, Philippines–A scrappy Alex Eala went down swinging against World No. 2 Elena Rybakina in the 2026 Italian Open third round late Sunday night (Manila time) at BNP Paribas Arena in Rome. Playing her best tennis on clay, Eala made a good account of herself despite a 6-4, 6-3 loss to a red-hot and relentless Rybakina, who notched her 29th victory of the season. Eala, who turns 21 on May …

Alex Eala shows promise before losing steam, bows to world No. 2 Rybakina

Alex Eala displayed promise and composure before ultimately yielding to world No. 2 and two-time Grand Slam champion Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan, 4-6, 3-6, in the third round of the WTA 1000 Italian Open in Rome Sunday, May 10.Eala, 20, went back-and-forth against Rybakina, who controlled the match even after some great stretches shown by the Filipina ace.With her victory, Rybakina, the 2023 champion, is advancing to the Round of 32 where she w…

Italian Open: Elena Rybakina powers past Eala to reach last 16

Rome, May 10 (IANS) Elena Rybakina continued her strong 2026 campaign with a straight-sets victory over Alexandra Eala to book a place in the Round of 16 of the Italian Open on Sunday. The former Rome champion secured a 6-4, 6-3 win at the Foro Italico to reach the last 16 in the Italian capital for the fourth time in five appearances and continue her consistent run at WTA 1000 events this season. Rybakina’s superior power from the baseline prov…