ROME, Italy—An on-fire Alexandra Eala was handed a cold dose of reality in chilly conditions Wednesday night at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, losing 6-0, 6-1 to Marta Kostyuk in the first round.

After a 10-minute opening game taking the first break, Marta Kostyuk took over the match vs. Filipina Alex Eala with a ...