Alex Eala set for first WTA 1000 test this year at Qatar Open

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala is headed to the Qatar Open this coming week to play in her first WTA 1000 tournament this year. Eala, initially listed as a qualifier, is now officially part of the  Qatar Open main draw, joining a star-studded tournament led by No.1 seed Iga Swiatek and Australian Open champion Elena