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Alex Eala set to open 2026 campaign in Australia and New Zealand
Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala, currently ranked WTA No. 53, has arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, to begin her 2026 season at the WTA 250 ASB Classic.
She will compete alongside familiar opponents such as Varvara Gracheva, Lulu Sun, Janice Tjen, and Panna Udvardy.
Following the ASB Classic, Eala is scheduled to participate in the Kooyong Classic exhibition event in Melbourne, Australia, as a warm-up for the Australian Open.
The main draw for the ASB Classic includes notable players like former world No. 5 Daniela Hantuchova, WTA No. 69 Donna Vekic, and world No. 98 Priscilla Hon.
The 2026 Australian Open, the season's first Grand Slam, will commence on January 18 and serve as a significant test for Eala.
She may also consider competing in the Philippine Women's Open, a WTA 125 event, if she exits the Australian Open early.
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