Alex Eala’s Breakthrough Season Continues as She Claims Another Big WTA Scalp in Berlin
Alex Eala continued her impressive 2026 campaign by defeating reigning Queen’s champion Donna Vekic in straight sets to advance to the second round of the Berlin Tennis Open.
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