Alex Eala Makes Grand Slam Debut at French Open - Asian Journal News

Alex Eala Makes Grand Slam Debut at French Open - Asian Journal News

Alex Eala |  AJPress file photo by Troi Santos PARIS, FRANCE — Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala is set to mark her 20th birthday with a career-defining moment: a debut in the main draw of the French Open. When she steps onto the red clay of Roland Garros this Sunday, May 25, Eala will become the first Filipina in the…

Alex Eala makes French Open debut vs Colombian

Alex Eala faces Colombia's Emiliana Arango in the main draw of the 2025 French Open on Sunday, May 25.Eala, who is celebrating her 20th birthday this Friday, May 23, eyes a fitting present for herself and a sweet revenge against her fellow unseeded Arango, who beat her, 6-2, 5-7, 1-6, in last year’s Miami Open qualifiers.If Eala, No. 69 in the WTA rankings, prevails over the world No. 88 Arango, she might arrange a second-round encounter against…

Eala to debut in French Open campaign vs Colombian

 Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala will finally be making her debut in the main draw of a Grand Slam this weekend, as she takes on Colombia’s Emiliana Arango in the opening round of the French Open.

Alex Eala handed lower-ranked opponent on Grand Slam debut at French Open

The stage is set for the biggest moment of Alex Eala’s career so far. Just days after the Filipina celebrated her 20th birthday, Eala will make her Grand Slam main draw debut at the French Open, having automatically qualified to enter the tournament. It is a significant step forward for the 20-year-old in her career, who had previously tasted defeat in Grand Slam qualifying on six separate occasions. Eala will become the first woman from her nat…

Filipino Star Alex Eala Is Making Tennis History at the French Open

Alex Eala is the first Filipino woman in a Grand Slam main singles draw, a reality created by on-court success and private backing.

Alex Eala faces World No. 88 Emiliana Arango in French Open debut

Tennis – Madrid Open – Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain – April 24, 2025 Philippines’ Alexandra Eala reacts during her round of 64 match against Poland’s Iga Swiatek REUTERS/Juan Medina MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala makes her Grand Slam women’s singles main draw debut against Colombia’s Emiliana Arango in the first round of the 2025 French Open on Sunday afternoon (Manila time). Eala, who turns 20 on Friday, was drawn in Section 2 of the bracket…