Philippines' Alex Eala Powers into Ilkley Open Quarterfinals
Source: news.source.manilatimes
Philippine tennis player Alex Eala has advanced to the quarterfinals of the WTA 125 Ilkley Open in the United Kingdom, defeating Switzerland's Valentina Ryser in straight sets. Eala, the top seed, will next face Canada's Rebecca Marino, who won her match in three sets against Britain's Emily Appleton. Eala previously overcame Filipino-Australian Lizette Cabrera in the first round and aims to capture the title after early exits at the Birmingham Classic.
Key Points
Alex Eala, the top seed from the Philippines, advanced to the quarterfinals of the Ilkley Open.
Eala defeated Valentina Ryser of Switzerland in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2.
Her next opponent will be Rebecca Marino of Canada, who won in three sets against Emily Appleton of Britain.
Eala previously defeated Lizette Cabrera in the first round.
She aims to win the title following early exits at the Birmingham Classic.
