Alex Eala, Iva Jovic beat Venus Williams, Svitolina at ASB Classic

MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala kicked off her 2026 season on a winning note on Monday at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. The Filipino tennis ace and American partner Iva Jovic advanced to the quarterfinal round after knocking off the decorated duo of Venus Williams and Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina, 7-6 (7), 6-1. READ: No doubt