Rising Star Alex Eala Triumphs Over Tomova, Sets Sights on Swiatek at Madrid Open
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
Alex Eala, ranked 72nd in the world, kicked off her Madrid Open campaign with a strong victory over Bulgaria's Viktoriya Tomova in the Round of 128. The 19-year-old Filipina tennis sensation is set to face world no. 2 Iga Swiatek in the upcoming Round of 64, after previously defeating Swiatek in the Miami Open quarterfinals.
Key Points
Alex Eala defeated Viktoriya Tomova 6-3, 6-2 in the Round of 128 at the Madrid Open.
Eala, ranked 72nd, is set to face Iga Swiatek in the Round of 64.
Eala previously upset Swiatek in the Miami Open quarterfinals.
Tomova is ranked eight places higher than Eala in the world rankings.
