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Rising Stars Eala and Gauff Train for Australian Open

1/18/2026

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Former teammates Alex Eala and Coco Gauff practiced together in Manila ahead of the Australian Open.
The session took place at Rod Laver Arena as both players anticipate possible rivalry.
Eala and Gauff previously teamed at the Italian Open and reached the quarterfinals.
Gauff opens against Kamilla Rakhimova.
Eala faces Alycia Parks, with a potential second-round matchup against Karolina Muchova or Jaqueline Cristian.

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Former teammates Alex Eala and Coco Gauff practiced together in Manila ahead of the Australian Open.
The session took place at Rod Laver Arena as both players anticipate possible rivalry.
Eala and Gauff previously teamed at the Italian Open and reached the quarterfinals.
Gauff opens against Kamilla Rakhimova.
Eala faces Alycia Parks, with a potential second-round matchup against Karolina Muchova or Jaqueline Cristian.