Madison Keys, Jessica Pegula support Alex Eala amid fine concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula voiced support for Alex Eala as a potential $10,000 fine looms from the WTA. Eala opted to compete in the Asian Games instead of the mandatory China Open. Her decision has sparked debate within the tennis community about the importance of choosing national duty over tournament obligations. The WTA has not yet finalized any penalty, leaving Eala and her supporters hopeful for an exemption or successful appeal.
- •Eala skipped the China Open for the Asian Games.
- •Skipping a mandatory event could lead to a $10,000 fine.
- •Keys and Pegula publicly support Eala's decision.
- •Eala is the top seed at the Asian Games in Japan.
- •No final decision on the possible penalty has been announced.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Eala gets major backing from Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula over possible WTA fine
"Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula back Alex Eala as a possible $10,000 WTA fine looms after she chose the Asian Games over Beijing.
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