Alex Eala defeats Aussie Open champ Keys, advances to Final 16 in Miami Open
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
Alexandra Eala, a 19-year-old Filipina wildcard, defeated the Australian Open champion Madison Keys in the Miami Open, advancing to the Final 16. Eala's victory marked her as the first woman from the Philippines to beat a top-10 opponent since 1975. She will next face Paula Badosa. Other notable matches included Iga Swiatek's victory over Elise Mertens, Elina Svitolina's win against Karolina Muchova, and Novak Djokovic setting a new record for ATP Masters 1000 match wins.
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Alexandra Eala, aged 19, defeated Madison Keys, the Australian Open champion, 6-4, 6-2 in the Miami Open.
Eala's win made her the first Filipina to beat a top-10 ranked player since the ranking system began in 1975.
Eala will next play against Paula Badosa in the Final 16 of the Miami Open.
Iga Swiatek defeated Elise Mertens 7-6 (7/2), 6-1 to continue her record of reaching the last 16 at WTA 1000 tournaments.
Elina Svitolina advanced to the fourth round after beating Karolina Muchova 6-2, 3-6, 6-2.
Novak Djokovic broke the record for the most ATP Masters 1000 match wins, defeating Camilo Ugo Carabelli 6-1, 7-6 (7/1).
Brandon Nakashima defeated David Goffin 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3.
Sebastian Korda upset Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, marking his first Top 10 win of the year.
Grigor Dimitrov achieved his 100th Masters 1000 hard-court win, defeating Karen Khachanov 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, 7-5.
