Alex Eala returns to Nadal academy ahead of Italian Open
Alex Eala with her Rafa Nadal Academy team in Mallorca, Spain. She is set to see action in the Italian Open next. –RNA INSTAGRAM STORIES
MANILA, Philippines– Alex Eala is back in training at the Rafa Nadal Academy as she continues her clay-court campaign.
In a pair of Instagram Stories, Eala was seen training on the clay courts in the Mallorca facility while also huddling with her team.
“She’s home,” the academy wrote in its caption.
Eala, currently at No. 44 in the WTS rankings, is set to see action in the Italian Open, starting next week. She was initially listed to compete in the WTA 125 Catalonia Open, but withdrew.
The Filipino tennis star has endured a tough stretch on clay, suffering early exits in three straight tournaments in April.
In Italy, Eala faces a loaded field that includes Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff and defending champion Jasmine Paolini.