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Alex Eala faces Iva Jovic in French Open first round
FILE–Philippines’ Alexandra Eala. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala will face American doubles partner Iva Jovic in the first round of the French Open beginning Monday in Paris.
The 20-year-old Eala drew Jovic on Thursday night (Manila time) for her second main draw appearance at Roland Garros.
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It will be the first singles meeting between Eala and Jovic after teaming up twice this year.
FILE–Alex Eala and doubles partner Iva Jovic in action during the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.–ASB CLASSIC INSTAGRAM
The Filipino and American tandem reached the semifinals of the ASB Classic and also competed in the Round of 32 at Indian Wells Open.
Jovic, 18, reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open earlier this year and is currently ranked World No. 17.
Eala, currently WTA No. 38, made her Grand Slam main draw debut at the French Open last year. She lost to Emiliana Arango, 0-6, 6-2, 3-6 in the first round.
If Eala advances, she could face either Emma Navarro or Janice Tjen in the next round.
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