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Alex Eala Cracks Top 30, Faces Mertens, Partners Venus Williams

6/22/2026

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Alex Eala rose to world No.30 on June 22, 2026, after a Berlin Open semifinal loss to world No.10 Linda Noskova and a 125-point gain.
She will play world No.4 Elise Mertens in Bad Homburg on June 22 and partner with Venus Williams in doubles on June 23.
A win over Mertens would set up a possible clash with 25th seed Naomi Osaka in Bad Homburg.

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Story summary

Alex Eala rose to world No.30 on June 22, 2026, after a Berlin Open semifinal loss to world No.10 Linda Noskova and a 125-point gain.
She will play world No.4 Elise Mertens in Bad Homburg on June 22 and partner with Venus Williams in doubles on June 23.
A win over Mertens would set up a possible clash with 25th seed Naomi Osaka in Bad Homburg.