Coco Gauff shares Alexandra Eala’s unusual request after early Italian Open exit
Coco Gauff advanced to the Round of 16 at the Italian Open after defeating Magda Linette. Following her victory, the American shared a lighthearted moment with rising star Alexandra Eala before the tournament.
Coco Gauff remains one of the most well-rounded players on the WTA Tour. With her powerful serve and groundstrokes, the American is enjoying a strong season, recently reaching a new milestone by defeating Magda Linette to advance to the Round of 16 at the Italian Open.
Gauff now faces a tough challenge in Emma Raducanu as she looks to move further in the tournament. But her success isn’t limited to singles, she’s also making headlines in doubles, where she’s teamed up with rising Filipino star Alexandra Eala.
Although Eala fell in the first round of the singles competition, she’s making the most of her time in Rome by joining forces with Gauff. Together, they await their next opponent in the doubles Round of 16. That means Gauff is competing in the Round of 16 in both disciplines.
Interestingly, Gauff revealed that the partnership with Eala came about in an unconventional way. Speaking to the media, she shared that Eala reached out to her via Instagram to suggest the doubles pairing.
