When Is Alex Eala Playing Next? Australian Open 2026 Schedule

Alex Eala is set to return to the court at the Australian Open 2026 in the women’s doubles first round on Tuesday, January 20. The match is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM AEDT, which is around 6:00 AM Philippine Time, at Melbourne Park.

Eala will be partnering with Ingrid Martins of Brazil, and the duo will face a strong pairing of Magda Linette (Poland) and Shuko Aoyama (Japan). This doubles match will be Eala’s next appearance at the tournament and a chance for her to continue gaining valuable Grand Slam experience.

In singles, Eala’s Australian Open journey ended earlier on January 19, 2026, in the first round of the main draw. Playing her first-ever Grand Slam main draw match, she started strongly but eventually lost a close three-set battle to Alycia Parks of the USA, with the scoreline 6-0, 3-6, 2-6.

Despite the singles exit, Eala has had a positive start to the season. Just days before the Australian Open, she won the Kooyong Classic exhibition tournament, defeating Donna Vekić in straight sets. She also entered the Australian Open with a career-high WTA ranking of No. 49, highlighting her steady rise on the tour.

The Australian Open main draw runs until February 1, 2026, and all eyes will be on how Eala performs in doubles next.

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