{"id":338498,"date":"2026-05-21T19:49:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T14:19:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=338498"},"modified":"2026-05-21T19:49:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T14:19:52","slug":"alex-eala-faces-iva-jovic-in-french-open-first-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/21\/alex-eala-faces-iva-jovic-in-french-open-first-round\/","title":{"rendered":"Alex Eala faces Iva Jovic in French Open first round"},"content":{"rendered":"

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FILE\u2013Philippines\u2019 Alexandra Eala. (AP Photo\/Andrew Medichini)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

MANILA, Philippines \u2014 Alex Eala will face American doubles partner Iva Jovic in the primary round of the French Open starting Monday in Paris.<\/p>\n

The 20-year-old Eala drew Jovic on Thursday night (Manila time) for her second important draw appearance at Roland Garros.<\/p>\n

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READ: Alex Eala embracing clay growth ahead of French Open<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is going to be the primary singles meeting between Eala and Jovic after teaming up twice this yr.<\/p>\n

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FILE\u2013Alex Eala and doubles partner Iva Jovic in motion in the course of the ASB Classic in Auckland, Latest Zealand.\u2013ASB CLASSIC INSTAGRAM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Filipino and American tandem reached the semifinals of the ASB Classic and likewise competed within the Round of 32 at Indian Wells Open.<\/p>\n

Jovic, 18, reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open earlier this yr and is currently ranked World No. 17.<\/p>\n

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Eala, currently WTA No. 38, made her Grand Slam important draw debut on the French Open last yr. She lost to Emiliana Arango, 0-6, 6-2, 3-6 in the primary round.<\/p>\n

If Eala advances, she could face either Emma Navarro or Janice Tjen in the following round.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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