Eala upsets former Grand Slam champ Ostapenko in Miami Open
Source: news.source.manilatimes
Philippine tennis star Alex Eala achieved a surprising victory over former Grand Slam champion Jelena Ostapenko at the Miami Open. Eala, ranked 140th, defeated the 25th-seeded Ostapenko in two sets, 7-6, 7-5, in the round of 64. Prior to this match, Eala had also defeated world No. 70 Katie Volynets in the round of 128. Following the win, Eala advanced to face Madison Keys in the round of 32. Rafael Nadal, under whose academy Eala trained early in her career, congratulated her on the victory.
Key Points
Alex Eala defeated Jelena Ostapenko in the round of 64 at the Miami Open.
The match scores were 7-6, 7-5 in favor of Eala.
Eala previously defeated Katie Volynets in the round of 128.
Eala advanced to the round of 32 to face Madison Keys.
Rafael Nadal congratulated Eala on her victory via social media.
Eala trained at Nadal's academy early in her career.
Eala's world ranking is 140th as of March 17, with a career-high of 134th on January 27.
