Alexandra Eala reveals her top three dream ATP doubles partners

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Alexandra Eala has arrived in Stuttgart ahead of her second clay court event of the year, looking to build on her early season form.

Eala was knocked out in the second round of the Linz Open, but she’s been putting in solid work ahead of the WTA 500 event in Germany.

The Filipina has been seen hitting with Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff as she gets ready for a first-time meeting with Leylah Fernandez.

During a fan Q&A session at the tournament, Eala named three male players she’d love to partner up with in doubles.

Alexandra Eala names three dream mixed doubles partners

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When Eala was asked about who she’d like to team up with on the men’s side, she quickly pointed to three of the ATP’s most recognisable players.

The 20-year-old didn’t hesitate to mention Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Joao Fonseca as her top choices.

Eala hasn’t spent much time in mixed doubles throughout her career, although she did win a bronze medal at the 2025 SEA Games alongside Niño Alcantara.

Of the trio, none have built their reputations in mixed doubles.

Alcaraz did take part in the 2025 US Open Mixed Doubles Challenge, pairing up with Emma Raducanu before the main event. Djokovic also played that event, partnering with Olga Danilović. Both pairs were eliminated in the opening round.

Eala reveals which three men she’d want as her doubles partner

Alexandra Eala is already in Stuttgart for the Women’s Open, getting ready for her second clay tournament of the year.

She went out early in Linz, but her preparation has been strong ahead of the WTA 500 event in Germany. The Filipina has been training with players like Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff and is set to face Leylah Fernandez for the first time.

During a Q&A session at the tournament, Eala shared which male players she’d most like to team up with in doubles. And she didn’t hesitate to mention three big names.

Eala lists Djokovic, Alcaraz, Fonseca as dream mixed doubles partners

Eala’s rise in popularity continued this year, with long queues forming outside her matches at several major events.

She also made an impression at last year’s US Open, earning her first Grand Slam win against Clara Tauson in the opening round.

This year’s US Open organisers will likely have her high on their list for a spot in the Mixed Doubles Challenge.

If that happens, a partnership with Joao Fonseca could be possible. Both players have had similar paths early in their careers and would draw significant interest from fans back home if they teamed up on a big stage like that.

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