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Mertens Remains Perfect Against Eala with Straight-Sets Win at Bad Homburg Open

June 23, 2026

Belgian veteran Elise Mertens extended her perfect head-to-head record against Alex Eala to 3-0, defeating the Filipina sensation 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of the Bad Homburg Open.

Fresh off a stellar semifinal run in Berlin that pushed her to a world No. 30 ranking, Eala showed early flashes of brilliance, racing to a promising 3-1 lead in the opening set. However, the 24th-ranked Mertens quickly stabilized, unleashing 10 aces and a commanding baseline game to reel off five straight games. Mertens carried that momentum through the second set to seal the victory, though Eala fought valiantly, saving two match points.

Next up for Eala is the doubles tournament, where she partners with tennis legend Venus Williams, while Elise Mertens moves on to face Naomi Osaka in the Round of 16.

Alex Eala and Iva Jovic defeats Venus Williams and Elina Svitolin, to advance to the Quarter Finals of ASB Classic

January 5, 2026

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.

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