John McEnroe critiques Alex Eala’s serve and upcoming tournaments

John McEnroe commented on Alex Eala’s performance in tennis, highlighting her serve as a significant weakness that may hinder her from reaching the top ranks of the WTA. Eala recently added a bronze medal from the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, to her accolades. McEnroe noted her potential and competitive spirit, acknowledging improvements in her serve since her medal win. While Greg Rusedski, a former British number one, disagrees with McEnroe on the quality of Eala’s serve, he praised her exceptional return game. Eala plans to compete in several tournaments, including the Wuhan Open, but will not participate in the WTA Finals, allowing her time to further develop her game.

• 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — John McEnroe gives his verdict on Alex Eala’s tennis and identifies what is holding her back