Alex Eala falls to Elise Mertens in straight sets at Madrid Open

LIVE: Alex Eala vs Elise Mertens – Madrid Open – Round of 64 MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala suffered another early exit on clay, this time at the Madrid Open, losing to Elise Mertens of Belgium, 6-2, 6-1, on Friday. Eala struggled to gain ground against Mertens, currently world No. 21 and the 19th seed in the