Alexandra Eala Falls to Iga Swiatek in Thrilling Madrid Open Clash
Source: news.source.abante
Philippine tennis star Alexandra Eala, despite a strong start, was defeated by Poland's Iga Swiatek in the second round of the Madrid Open. The match, which took place at the Manolo Santana Stadium in Madrid, Spain, ended with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 2-6 in favor of Swiatek, the defending champion and world No. 2. Eala, a wildcard entrant, had previously challenged Swiatek at the Miami Open, but could not overcome the Polish player's prowess on the clay court.
Key Points
Alexandra Eala, a wildcard player from the Philippines, lost to Iga Swiatek in the second round of the Madrid Open.
The match was held at the Manolo Santana Stadium in Madrid, Spain.
The final score was 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, with Swiatek emerging victorious.
Swiatek, the defending champion and world No. 2, had a bye in the first round, while Eala won her first-round match against Victoriya Tomova.
Eala had previously beaten Swiatek in the Miami Open quarterfinals, adding context to their competitive history.
