Filipina tennis star Alex Eala kicks off the 2026 season as the fourth seed in the WTA 250 ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, ahead of the Australian Open.
She will face WTA No. 69 Donna Vekic of Serbia in the Round of 32 after the qualifiers.
Ranked No. 53 in the world, Eala is set to compete against top players including Elina Svitolina, Emma Navarro, and Iva Jovic, with Venus Williams also in the draw.
Eala has received a wildcard entry for the upcoming Philippine Women’s Open, pending her Australian Open schedule.
She will also team up with Jovic in doubles against the formidable pairing of Svitolina and Williams.
Source: PhilNews24 | January 5, 2026
