Alex Eala Opens Berlin Open Campaign vs Donna Vekic

Alex Eala opens Berlin Open campaign vs Donna Vekic

MANILA, Philippines —Alex Eala will face Donna Vekic of Croatia in the round of 32 of the Berlin Open this week. Eala, a wildcard entry in the WTA 500 tournament, continues her grass-court season against a familiar foe. She beat Vekic in their first duel last January in the ASB Classic, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. The Filipino tennis ace is coming off a title run at the Birmingham Open last week, followed by a second-round exit to American rising star Iva Jo…

Eala draws tough Berlin opener, eyes potential Rybakina clash

Alex Eala faces an early uphill battle at the Berlin Open 2026 after landing in the lower half of a stacked field that could set up a second-round showdown with world No.2 and 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina.For that to happen, though, the 21-year-old Filipina ace must first get past a tough opening-round test in Donna Vekic, who is playing against Emma Raducanu in the final of the HSBC Championships at press time.Eala also competed at Qu…

Coco Gauff and Alex Eala handed nightmare Berlin Open draws

Coco Gauff and Alex Eala have been awarded very difficult draws at the Berlin Open as they continue their progress on the grass.