Alex Eala competes in Italian Open before French Open
Filipina tennis player Alex Eala will compete in the Italian Open from May 6 to 18, serving as her final preparation before the French Open which begins on May 25.
Eala was previously entered in the Catalonia Open in Spain but is no longer included in the latest draw.
The 19-year-old athlete recently faced world No. 2 and reigning champion Iga Swiatek of Poland at the Madrid Open, where she lost in the second round after a close match.
On Monday, Eala received the Premios Tanglaw award from the Philippine Ambassador to Spain for her contributions to tennis and fostering solidarity between the Philippines and Spain.
Eala's journey includes becoming the first WTA semifinalist in the Miami Open last month, highlighting her significant achievements on the international stage.
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