Alex Eala knocks world No. 2 Iga Swiatek out of Miami Open
Source: news.source.inquirer
Philippine tennis player Alex Eala achieved a major upset by defeating world number two Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals of the Miami Open, advancing to the semifinals.
Key Points
Alex Eala, a 19-year-old from the Philippines, defeated Iga Swiatek with a score of 6-2, 7-5.
This victory marks Eala's biggest win to date and advances her to the semifinals of the Miami Open.
Eala is the first woman from the Philippines to reach the last eight of a WTA 1000 tournament.
Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam champion, struggled with 19 unforced errors in the first set.
Eala previously defeated Jelena Ostapenko and Madison Keys in the tournament.
