Overview
- Eala beat Magdalena Frech 6-0, 3-6, 6-4 on Wednesday to book a second-round match against 31st seed Wang Xinyu.
- The victory added 35 ranking points and lifted her to No. 38 in the Live WTA Rankings.
- She said she told her team she was “not tired enough” and focused on finishing points with more intensity to close out the decider.
- The winner of Eala versus Wang could face No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina in the third round, which would be a first-ever meeting for Eala if it happens.
- The Rome result was her third clay-court win of 2026, reflecting steady gains on a surface that has challenged her in past seasons.