Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala secured a remarkable victory at the Mutua Madrid Open, defeating world number 41 Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine in a thrilling match.
Despite losing the first set, Eala showcased her resilience, winning the next two sets to clinch the victory. With nerves of steel, Eala fought back from deficits in both the second and third sets, ultimately emerging victorious.
Ranked 170th globally, Eala will now face Sorana Cirstea in the round of 64.
Cirstea, currently ranked 30th in women’s tennis, poses another challenging opponent for Eala.
The winner of this matchup will advance to face either World No. 1 Iga Swiatek or World No. 52 Xiyu Wang in the next round.
Eala’s impressive performance marks a significant milestone in her burgeoning career on the professional tennis circuit.
Source: PhilNews24 | April 25, 2024
