Alex Eala started the 2026 season in strong fashion after defeating, along with Iva Jovic, tennis legends Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.
Sa kanilang unang laban ngayong taon, nanalo ang batang tambalan sa iskor na 7-6, 6-1. Mabilis na naging dikdikan ang unang set at umabot sa tiebreak, kung saan isang mahaba at intense na rally ang nagbigay sa kanila ng unang set.
In their first match this year, the young duo won by a score of 7-6, 6-1. The first set quickly became a tight affair and went to a tiebreak, where a long and intense rally gave them the first set.
Meanwhile, Williams remains a legend, with seven Grand Slam singles and 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, while Svitolina is known as a consistent Top-20 player on the tour.
For Eala, this win is a huge confidence boost as she continues to face elite competition on the WTA. She will next focus on singles, where she will face Donna Vekic on January 6 in Auckland.
