Alex Eala faces Diane Parry in Ningbo Open opener

Inquirer.net - Oct 17, 2026

MANILA, Philippines–Filipino tennis star Alex Eala opens her 2026 Ningbo Open campaign against Diane Parry of France in the first round. The Ningbo Open announced the matchups on its official social media accounts Saturday. The main draw begins on Monday. READ: Alex Eala tries to get back on track in final stretch of season This

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