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Alex Eala faces tough opener at Mubadala DC Open
28 Jul
Summary
- Alex Eala faces China's Zheng Qinwen in Washington DC.
- The match is Eala's first since her historic Wimbledon run.
- This WTA500 event is part of Eala's US Open preparations.
Alex Eala is set to compete in the Mubadala DC Open, facing China's Zheng Qinwen in her first match following a notable Wimbledon performance. This WTA500 tournament in Washington DC provides a significant hard court test for the Filipina ace.
The opening round encounter is scheduled for early Wednesday, marking Eala's return to the WTA Tour after a three-week hiatus. This event is a key part of her strategic preparation for the upcoming US Open, where she is anticipated to secure a main draw entry.
Eala's previous encounter with Zheng was at the Hangzhou Asian Games semifinals, a closely contested match that saw Zheng emerge victorious. Zheng, currently ranked world No. 123, is a former world No. 4 and the reigning Olympic gold medalist, though she has recently recovered from elbow surgery.
The winner of this highly anticipated match will advance to face Leylah Fernandez, the seventh-seeded defending champion, in the Round of 16.
