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Alex Eala Advances to Round of 16 at Ningbo Open
WHY IT MATTERS
Eala's performance at the Ningbo Open marks a significant step in her tennis career, following her early exit at the Wuhan Open and a bronze medal at the Asian Games.
What happened
Alex Eala started her Ningbo Open campaign with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Diane Parry. The 21-year-old Filipina will face either Diana Shnaider or Yulia Putintseva in the round of 16.
Eala expressed happiness with her performance, citing Parry as a great player.
This victory comes after her early exit at the Wuhan Open and a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Alex Eala kicks off Ningbo Open campaign with win over Diane Parry
Rappler · Juno Reyes · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply
CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Oct 20, 2026, 1:15 AM
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