On a high: Eala makes homecomingMANILA, Philippines — There is no way to go but up for Alex Eala. With Brazilian partner Ingrid Martins (WTA doubles No. 80), Eala also crashed out in the doubles opener with a 6-7 (3-7), 6-2, 3-6 defeat to Japan’s Shuko Aoyama (WTA doubles No. Spanish superstar Alcaraz came through a tough arm-wrestle 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena against hard-hitting German Yannick Hanfmann to take another step towards a career Grand Slam. Third seed Gauff was clinical against Serbia’s Olga Danilovic, 6-2, 6-2.

Source: Philippine Star January 21, 2026 16:51 UTC