Alex Eala: 19-year-old primed for intriguing Italian Open debut as rise continues
Alex Eala is primed and ready to take another big step in her career.
After her stunning breakout run at the Miami Open back in March, the 19-year-old has been adjusting to life in the spotlight and now faces her latest test.
Eala has automatically entered the Italian Open main draw after a handful of withdrawals – the first time she has not had to qualify or receive a wildcard at a WTA 1000 event.
It will be the Filipina’s third clay-court event of the spring and second at WTA Tour-level, following her Madrid Open campaign last fortnight.
Ahead of the 19-year-old’s campaign in Rome, we look at what to expect from her at the Italian capital.
Who will she play?
With all 32 seeds receiving an opening-round bye in the Italian capital, Eala was guaranteed to face an unseeded player in round one.
