Alex Eala and her 2026 clay court schedule: Italian Open next, French Open ahead

Alexandra “Alex” Eala will continue her clay-court campaign in Rome as she competes in the Italian Open, which begins on Tuesday.

Here’s how her upcoming schedule looks, based on the WTA website: 

• Italian Open (WTA 1000) — May 5 to 17
• Parma Ladies Open (WTA 125) — May 11 to 16
• Strasbourg Grand Prix (WTA 500) — May 17 to 23 (qualifying)
• Roland Garros (Grand Slam) — May 24 to June 7

Her participation in Parma will likely depend on how deep she advances in Rome. Meanwhile, Eala is currently listed to play in the qualifying draw in Strasbourg.

Season recap

Clay-court swing

• Madrid Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 64
• Stuttgart Open (WTA 500) — Round of 32
• Linz Open (WTA 500) — Round of 16

Sunshine Swing

• Miami Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 16
• Indian Wells Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 16

Middle East Swing

• Dubai Tennis Championships (WTA 1000) — Quarterfinals
• Qatar Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 64
• Abu Dhabi Open (WTA 500) — Quarterfinals

Philippine Women’s Open (WTA 125) — Quarterfinals

Australian Swing

• Australian Open (Grand Slam) — Round of 128
• ASB Classic (WTA 250) — Semifinals

—JKC, GMA News