Alex Eala has lost her first match of the 2026 grass-court season, with the Filipina star falling to an opening round doubles defeat at the Birmingham Open. The 21-year-old entered both the singles and doubles events at the Birmingham Classic, a WTA 125 tournament that got underway today. World No 37 Eala is making her first appearance since she lost 6-4, 6-2 to world No 17 Iva Jovic in the first round at the French Open last week. In the double…
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