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Alex Eala in training for the Australian Open qualifier. – ALEX EALA FACEBOOK
MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala is preparing for her first women’s Grand Slam as she makes her first appearance at the Australian Open as a pro in the qualifying rounds starting next week.
The 17-year-old Filipina took to Facebook to show that she had completed her first training session on Thursday morning in Melbourne.
“Arrived in Melbourne last night and got the first training this morning. Happy to be back after three years,” wrote Eala.
Eala, currently ranked No. 215 in the World Women’s Tennis Association, will try to reach the main draw of her first professional Grand Slam.
Academy scholar Rafael Nadal became the country’s first singles Grand Slam champion after winning the 2022 US Open women’s tournament.
Arrived in Melbourne last night and got my first practice in this morning. 💪🏼 Glad to be back after 3 years.
Posted by Alex Eala on Wednesday, January 4, 2023
She also won two junior Grand Slam doubles titles at the Australian Open three years ago with Indonesian partner Priska Nugroho and the 2021 French Open with Russian partner Oksan Selekhmeteva.
Three days ago, Eala competed in W60 Canberra but she missed the main draw after losing to Selekhmeteva, 6-3, 4-6, 4-6, in the second qualifying round.
She opened qualifying well, beating 16th seed Marcela Zacarias of Mexico, 6-3, 7-6(0), on Sunday before losing to her former doubles partner.
Eala has competed in professional circuit tournaments, where he won two titles in 2021 W15 Manacor and W25 Chiang Rai last April.
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