Who replaced Eala and Mboko in the doubles draw?

Leylah Fernandez and Diana Shnaider took their spot and faced Oksana Selekhmeteva and Anastasia Zakharova in the Round of 64.

Eala and Mboko withdraw from French Open women's doubles

Maya Kapoor

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Published May 27, 2026Last updated June 15, 2026

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Alexandra Eala and Victoria Mboko withdrew from the 2026 French Open women's doubles Round of 64, with no official reason disclosed. Leylah Fernandez and Diana Shnaider took their spot in the draw. Eala's singles campaign ended earlier after a loss to Iva Jovic.

Key facts

Eala and Mboko withdrew from their Round of 64 doubles match at the 2026 French Open, with Leylah Fernandez and Diana Shnaider taking their place in the draw. (source)
Eala's singles campaign ended after a loss to Iva Jovic, 6-4, 6-2, in the first round. (source)
No official reason has been disclosed for the withdrawal from the doubles event. (source)
Victoria Mboko is ranked No. 9 in the world and continues in the singles draw at the French Open.

Alexandra Eala and Victoria Mboko have withdrawn from their Round of 64 doubles match at the 2026 French Open, according to an updated tournament draw released on Wednesday. Leylah Fernandez and Diana Shnaider replaced them in the bracket and will face Oksana Selekhmeteva and Anastasia Zakharova.

Why did they withdraw?

No official reason has been disclosed for the withdrawal. Mboko continues in the singles draw and was scheduled to face Katerina Siniakova in the second round on Thursday.

What happened to Eala in singles?

Eala's singles campaign ended earlier in the week after she lost to Iva Jovic 6-4, 6-2. The Filipino player did not advance past the first round.

Sources

Bombo Radyo News: Eala, Mboko nag-withdraw sa doubles event ng 2026 French Open. Published 2026-05-27.
Daily Tribune: Eala, Mboko opt out of French Open doubles. Published 2026-05-27.

Reported from public sources.

Frequently asked questions

Who replaced Eala and Mboko in the doubles draw?: Leylah Fernandez and Diana Shnaider took their spot and faced Oksana Selekhmeteva and Anastasia Zakharova in the Round of 64.
Is Victoria Mboko still playing at the French Open?: Yes, Mboko continues in the singles draw and was scheduled to face Katerina Siniakova in the second round.