Alex Eala ready for her biggest battle to date
Source: news.source.mb
Alex Eala, a 19-year-old Filipina tennis player, is set to face her biggest challenge yet in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Miami Open against five-time Grand Slam champion and world No. 2 Iga Swiatek. Eala's journey to the quarterfinals included victories over notable players like Katie Volynets, Jelena Ostapenko, and Madison Keys. The match is scheduled for the early hours of Thursday, March 27, at 1 a.m. Philippine time.
Key Points
Alex Eala's recent victories included defeating world No. 75 Katie Volynets, 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko, and Australian Open winner Madison Keys.
Eala advanced to the quarterfinals after her fourth-round opponent, world No. 10 Paula Badosa, withdrew due to a lower back injury.
The upcoming match against Iga Swiatek is described as Eala's biggest battle to date, taking place at the Miami Open.
Eala expressed her pride in her accomplishments and her focus on taking her career step by step, aiming for success at the WTA level and winning Grand Slams.
The match will be broadcast live on the Blast TV app and simulcast on Premier Sports 2.
