Alex Eala starts Linz Open campaign vs Austria’s Julia Grabher

Alexandra “Alex” Eala will open her campaign at the Linz Open against hometown bet Julia Grabher when they face off in the main draw this week.

The 29-year-old Grabher is currently ranked No. 87 in the world and previously reached a career-high of No. 54 in 2023.

She made her Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open in 2023 and has competed in at least one major each year since. Most recently, she reached the second round of this year’s Australian Open.

Prior to this tournament, Grabher competed in two WTA 125 clay events in Türkiye, reaching the Round of 16 in the most recent one.

Eala, meanwhile, is coming off back-to-back Round of 16 finishes at Indian Wells and the Miami Open.

The winner of this match will take on Jelena Ostapenko in the next round.

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—JKC, GMA News