Alex Eala bows to World No. 2 Rybakina in 2026 Italian Open
Alta Sports3 days ago · 449 views
By Joel Reyes
Alex Eala failed in her bid to reach the fourth round of the Italian Open for the first time in her career, losing to World No. 2 Elena Rybakina 4-6, 3-6, in their Round of 32 clash on Sunday at BNP Paribas Arena in Rome.
Eala held her own against Rybakina in a tight first set, which lasted 52 minutes. The Filipina tennis star blasted 13 winners against the reigning Australian Open champion, with her serve broken just once in Set 1.
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Rybakina quickly took control in Set 2, breaking Eala's serve in the opening game. The Quezon City native broke right back in the following game and then consolidated it with a service hold to grab a 2-1 lead.
The Kazakh responded immediately, winning five of the next six games to finish the match in one hour and 32 minutes.
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MARTIN LEONARDO PLOPENIO
She is young enough to being player more2 days agoReply
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Conrad Thomas Flex Jr.
Still proud for you Alex. Great fight3 days agoReply
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Ret Fird
There's always a chance! Let's go AE! 👍3 days agoReply
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Joffel Duran
Congrats pa din Alex for playing and giving your best.. Bawi sa susunod na mga tournaments 💪 3 days agoReply
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Obe Argel
Wow that's great 3 days agoReply
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Chrisanto Cabigas
Proud pinay eala3 days agoReply
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Raymund Torio
Better luck nxt tym. Someday you've become world champion3 days agoReply
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Manzano Riophajito
Your still young Alex..maybe next time 3 days agoReply
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ANIME Fanatics 55
Not bad Alex 3 days agoReply
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ROEL ASID
Sportsmanship kahit talo okey lang may next time pa naman3 days agoReply
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