Filipina tennis player Alex Eala launched her campaign at the Ningbo Open in China with a convincing victory over France’s Diane Parry, winning 6-3, 6-1 on October 19, 2026.
A Strong Performance Amidst Recent Challenges
I’m very happy with my performance. I think it was a really good first round, a tough first round. Diane is a great player and I think she’s had a really good year so congrats to her for the year she’s done. I’m really happy to be in the second round.
Alex Eala, World No. 20
The match lasted one hour and 17 minutes, with Eala overcoming a brief challenge when the score was tied at 3-3. Following this victory, she will face either sixth-seeded Diana Shnaider from Russia or qualifier Yulia Putintseva from Kazakhstan in the next round.
- Eala's victory comes after her early exit at the Wuhan Open, where she lost to China's Shi Han.
- Earlier this month, Eala secured a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
Eala, who is currently ranked No. 20 in the world, is rebounding from recent setbacks, including her semifinal loss at the Asian Games to Wang Xiyu of China. Her performance in Ningbo reflects a resilient return to form.