Lastly, Alex Eala is a WTA titleholder.
After a second-round exit at the US Open just last week in New York, Eala flew to Mexico to compete within the Guadalajara 125 Open.
The Filipina tennis ace continued to make historical past as she captured her first WTA 125 title on Sunday, defeating Panna Udvardy, 1-6, 7-5, 6-3, within the finals.
Here’s a recap of Eala’s journey in the Guadalajara 125 Open:
Spherical of 32: Alex Eala def. Arianne Hartono
Eala defeated Arianne Hartono of the Netherlands, 6-2, 6-2, to say her first win since her opening-round victory in opposition to Cristina Bucsa on the US Open.
This additionally marked Eala’s fourth profession win in opposition to Hartono.
Spherical of 16: Alex Eala def. Varvara Lepchenko
It took Eala practically 24 hours to finish her match in opposition to American Varvara Lepchenko because of climate delays which suspended the match. Eventually, she prevailed, 6(3)-7(7), 7(7)-6(3), 6-3.
Quarterfinals: Alex Eala def. Nicole Fossa Huergo
Simply minutes after her win over Lepchenko, Eala returned to the court to face Italy’s Nicole Fossa Huergo, winning 7(7)-6(2), 6-2.
Semifinals: Alex Eala def. Kayla Day
Eala needed only an hour and eight minutes to defeat American Kayla Day in the semifinals, 6-2, 6-3, advancing to her second WTA ultimate.
Finals: Alex Eala def. Panna Udvardy
World No. 75 Eala was on the point of defeat in opposition to World No. 134 Panna Udvardy of Hungary after dropping the primary set, 1-6. Nonetheless, the Filipino tennis ace fought again to win the second set, 7-5, and rode the momentum to a 6-3 victory within the ultimate set, sealing her first WTA title.
—JKC, GMA built-in Information
