Who defeated Alex Eala in her Australian Open debut?

Alycia Parks defeated Alex Eala in the first round of the Australian Open.

What was Alex Eala's previous Grand Slam success?

Alex Eala reached the semifinals of the Miami Open in 2025.

Where did Alex Eala train before her Australian Open match?

Alex Eala is a talent from the Rafa Nadal Academy.

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Parks Douses Eala's Aussie Dreams

19 Jan

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Summary

Alex Eala lost her Australian Open debut match.
Alycia Parks won in a three-set comeback.
Eala previously reached a Grand Slam semifinal.

Philippine tennis player Alex Eala was eliminated in her Australian Open main draw debut, losing to Alycia Parks of the United States. The match, held at Melbourne Park, saw Parks secure a 0-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory after one hour and 56 minutes.

Eala, a highly discussed player following her breakout 2025 season which included a Grand Slam semifinal appearance, started brightly by winning the first set convincingly. However, Parks increased her intensity in the second set, ultimately dominating the remainder of the match.

Parks, from Atlanta, secured her spot in the second round by winning 12 of the final 17 games. Eala's previous success in 2025 and early 2026 form suggested a strong showing, but she was unable to overcome Parks' powerful play.

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