Rising Star Alex Eala Partnered with Felix Auger-Aliassime for US Open Mixed Doubles
Felix Auger-Aliassime and Alex Eala will partner in the US Open Mixed Doubles after receiving a wildcard. According to reporting by Tennis365, the partnership was brokered through their shared agency teams.
Auger-Aliassime highlighted the benefits of having Eala’s fan base behind him this year: “I didn’t play last year but it's going to be funny because she is younger than me, but she has a strong fan following. It will make for an interesting dynamic on court.”
How Did the Partnership Come About?
Auger-Aliassime explained: 'Well, same agency and then I think the people in our teams kind of talked and made that happen.'
Felix Auger-Aliassime Keeps Competitive Edge for US Open
While participating in the Cincinnati Open and preparing for the Grand Slam event, Auger-Aliassime sees his mixed doubles debut as a positive aspect of his preparation: “It keeps you competitive. Different from being relaxed and training – when somebody wants to beat you it’s a different challenge.”
Tennis Star Alex Eala's Recent Successes
Despite losing in the third round at the Cincinnati Open, Eala continues to make strides on the WTA Tour. After winning the Washington Open title and playing sold-out matches in Toronto and Cincinnati, her popularity shows no signs of abating.
Felix Auger-Aliassime is excited for his partnership with Eala: