MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis star Alex Eala has been granted a wild card into the main draw of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, set for February 1 to 7, 2025, in the United Arab Emirates.
Tournament organizers announced Thursday that the 19-year-old left-hander and former junior Grand Slam champion will bypass qualifying rounds, resolving her previous scheduling conflict with the Philippine Women’s Open.
The WTA 500 event confirmed Eala as the first main draw wild card and encouraged fans to follow updates on the full draw. Details of her first-round opponent have not yet been released.
Eala’s direct entry allows her to focus on main draw competition and early-season hard-court preparation, while avoiding overlapping commitments with domestic tournaments.
The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open is part of the WTA 500 circuit and draws top-ranked players seeking ranking points and prize money in the early stages of the season.
