Alex Eala battled past Sara Saito in a three-set thriller to reach the next round of the WTA Singapore Tennis Open qualifiers. The Filipina tennis player will now face a challenging match against Simona Waltert of Switzerland.
Alex Eala overcame a determined challenge from former world junior No. 2 Sara Saito of Japan to secure a hard-fought victory in the opening round of the qualifiers for the WTA Singapore Tennis Open. The 19-year-old Filipina tennis star displayed resilience and determination, battling back from a second-set tiebreak loss to ultimately triumph 6-1, 6-7(1), 7-5. Eala's journey began with a dominant first set, but Saito refused to yield, forcing a tiebreak in the second set.
Despite Eala's initial lead in the deciding set, Saito continued to fight, tying the score at 5-5. However, Eala's experience and composure shone through, breaking Saito's serve in the 11th game and clinching the victory in the 12th. Eala now faces a tough challenge in the next round against world No. 167 Simona Waltert of Switzerland, who defeated Chloe Paquet in straight sets. Waltert holds a 2-1 advantage in their head-to-head record, making this a significant test for Eala. The Filipina tennis star will be eager to regain her winning rhythm and secure a place in the main draw of this prestigious WTA 250 event, the first to be held in Southeast Asia in 2025
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