Alex Eala’s tough Italian Open bid starts vs Pole Magdalena Frech

MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala faces an early tough test in the 2026 Italian Open round of 128 against Poland’s Magdalena Frech on Wednesday (Manila time). Eala is expected to have an uphill climb in Rome, where she could meet World No. 2 Elena Rybakina as early as the round of 32. READ: Alex Eala, World No.