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Eala Targets Rybakina After Italian Open Victory

5/6/2026

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Alex Eala (No.42) faces Magdalena Frech (No.45), ranked No.22 in October 2025, in the round of 128 at the 2026 Italian Open.
If Eala beats Frech and No.33 Wang Xinyu, she could meet No.2 Elena Rybakina in the round of 32 after a bye.
Eala withdrew from a WTA 125 tournament in Catalonia after a 6-2, 6-1 loss to Elise Mertens in Madrid on April 24, 2026 and trained at Rafa Nadal Academy.

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Alex Eala (No.42) faces Magdalena Frech (No.45), ranked No.22 in October 2025, in the round of 128 at the 2026 Italian Open.
If Eala beats Frech and No.33 Wang Xinyu, she could meet No.2 Elena Rybakina in the round of 32 after a bye.
Eala withdrew from a WTA 125 tournament in Catalonia after a 6-2, 6-1 loss to Elise Mertens in Madrid on April 24, 2026 and trained at Rafa Nadal Academy.