Alex Eala sets sights on Italian Open in Rome

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala is set to compete in Italian Open in Rome on May 6-12, 2025. (Photo: Alex Eala/PNA)

By Alona Cochon, Philippine News Agency

ROME – After a hard-fought campaign in the Madrid Open, Filipina rising tennis star Alex Eala now shifts her focus to the next big challenge on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) calendar—the 2025 Italian Open, set to take place on May 6 to 18 at the iconic Foro Italico here.

Known as one of the premier stops on the WTA Tour, the Italian Open is a critical stepping stone for players preparing for the French Open.

For Eala, it offers a golden opportunity to fine-tune her clay-court skills against the best in the world, just weeks before making her much-anticipated Grand Slam main draw debut at Roland-Garros.

The 19-year-old Filipina is expected to face elite competition, including World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, in what promises to be a defining moment in her professional journey.

With every match, Eala continues to show growth, grit, and the tenacity that has carried her from Junior Grand Slam titles to the sport’s highest levels.

As she enters this new chapter of her career, Filipino fans around the globe are rallying behind her.

The road to Roland-Garros is heating up, and all eyes are now on Rome.