Alex Eala faces home bet Shi Han in Wuhan Open first round

Inquirer.net - Oct 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala faces Chinese qualifier Shi Han to begin her campaign in the Wuhan Open round of 64 in China. The match is scheduled Monday night, tentatively set at 8:40 p.m. at Dongfeng-Voyah Center Court. Eala is seeded 13th in the WTA 1000 hardcourt tournament, which marks her return on tour after an early

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