Eala, Mboko to Face Fernandez, Shnaider in French Open Doubles Opener

Eala, Mboko to face Fernandez, Shnaider in French Open doubles opener

Like in the singles, Alex Eala also faces an early test in the French Open women’s doubles after she and Victoria Mboko are drawn against Leylah Fernandez and Diana Shnaider in the opening round.This marks the first time that Eala and Mboko are teaming up in an WTA-level doubles event, although both players have faced each other in the past in the singles -- including in the 2022 US Open girls semifinals won by the Filipina, and the 2025 Hong Ko…

Roland Garros doubles surprises: Eala-Mboko pairing, Errani finds new partner after Paolini, Vacherot-Rinderknech cousins reunite

The Roland-Garros doubles main draw has been confirmed in both the men’s and women’s categories, and there were several surprises among the announced pairings. Venus Williams will team up with Hailey Baptiste, something that had been announced weeks ago, although they were not the only notable names...