Alex Eala advances to Miami Open quarters after Paula Badosa withdraws
Source: news.source.inquirer
Alex Eala of the Philippines has advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Miami Open following the withdrawal of her fourth-round opponent, Paula Badosa, due to a lower back injury. Eala, who entered the tournament as a wildcard, previously defeated Jelena Ostapenko and Madison Keys.
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Alex Eala advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Miami Open after Paula Badosa withdrew due to a lower back injury.
Eala, aged 19, entered the tournament as a wildcard and defeated Jelena Ostapenko and Madison Keys in earlier rounds.
Eala will next face the winner of the match between Elina Svitolina and Iga Swiatek.
Eala's victory over Madison Keys marked her as the first Filipina to defeat a top-10 opponent since the WTA rankings began in 1975.
