In an impressive start to the year, Alex Eala (20) and Iva Jovic (18) defeated veterans Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina 7-6, 6-1. The rising stars now advance to the quarterfinals of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.
Here’s what Eala said about the victory;
“To start the year with a moment like this & sharing the court with 2 pioneers of the sport & pioneers off the court as well… People I looked up to since I was young.”
In the Quarter Finals, Alex Eala and Iva Jovic will face the winner between Asia Muhammad/Erin Routliffe and Jesika Maleckova/Renata Zarazua.
Checkout the game highlights below;
UN 🤯 BE 🤯 LIEVABLE 🤯
Alex Eala and Iva Jovic stun and entertain in their doubles match!#ASBClassic26 pic.twitter.com/USqPvVNhFw
— wta (@WTA) January 5, 2026
