After Berlin heroics, Eala runs out of gas in Homburg (opens original article in a new tab)

Alex Eala lost to Elise Mertens in the Bad Homburg Open, contrasting her recent Berlin Open success and raising concerns about her fitness ahead of Wimbledon.

• Alex Eala lost to Elise Mertens in the Bad Homburg Open
• Eala's performance contrasted with her recent Berlin Open success
• Mertens won 3-6, 3-6 and improved to 3-0 in head-to-head against Eala
• Eala's defeat raises concerns about fatigue before Wimbledon