Eala suffers early boot in Bad Homburg Open (opens original article in a new tab)

Alex Eala was eliminated in the first round of the Bad Homburg Open by Elise Mertens, marking her earliest grass court exit this season.

• Alex Eala lost to Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of the Bad Homburg Open
• Eala had a 3-1 lead in the first set but lost eight consecutive games
• Eala will compete in doubles with Venus Williams in the next round