9 ITF Juniors World Ranking. But with the Australian Open Junior Championships looming just around the corner, the 14-year-old better is already focused on becoming even better. This will be my first Australian Open and I'm looking forward to start the year well," Eala said in a text message to Philstar.com. Banking on her experience with the US Open Junior Championships last year, the Rafael Nadal Academy scholar hopes to continue her rise to the top. Before the Australian Open on January 25 to February 1, Eala will open her 2020 season with Grade 1 tournament Traralgon junior international event on January 17.

Source: Philippine Star January 11, 2020 03:00 UTC