Alex Eala faces Jasmine Paolini in Dubai Tennis Championships

MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala faces a formidable task as she takes on Jasmine Paolini of Italy in the Dubai Tennis Championships round-of-32. The match between Eala and Paolini, the current World No. 8, is scheduled for early Wednesday (Manila Time). They are meeting on the court for the first time. READ: Alex Eala down seven spots