Alex Eala struggles after early Grand Slam success in 2025
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Alex Eala, who achieved her first Grand Slam victory in 2025, has not won a major match since. After reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon earlier this year, Eala faced a setback at Roland Garros 2026, losing in the first round to Emiliana Arango. Arango, ranked 85 at the time, has also struggled, losing all seven Grand Slam matches since her win over Eala, including recent first-round exits at major tournaments. Eala's early Grand Slam success marked a significant moment in her career, but subsequent performances have raised concerns about her ability to maintain that level of play.
- •Eala beat Arango in her first Grand Slam match at Roland Garros 2025.
- •She reached the fourth round of Wimbledon in 2026.
- •Eala lost in the first round of Roland Garros 2026.
- •Arango has lost seven consecutive Grand Slam matches since defeating Eala.
- •Both players are on a quest to regain competitive form.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — She beat Alex Eala in her first Grand Slam match but has not won another one since
"Alex Eala has come a long way since her first Grand Slam main draw appearance. Eala reached the third round of the US Open at...
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