Alex Eala Dominates at Philippine Women’s Open Debut
Alex Eala showcased her talent at the inaugural WTA 125 tournament held in the Philippines. She secured a resounding victory against Alina Charaeva, winning 6-1, 6-2 in just one hour and 16 minutes. This match took place at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and marked Eala’s return to the court after her previous loss to Charaeva in the 2020 W15 Melilla Open.
Match Highlights
Eala dominated the match from the start, displaying her skillful play and tactical prowess. She broke Charaeva’s serve in both the fourth and sixth games of the first set, establishing a strong lead. Her performance remained consistent throughout, with a minor setback at the beginning of the second set when Charaeva caught her off guard, taking the first two games.
Resilience and Recovery
After a brief medical timeout for discomfort, Eala quickly regained her focus. She responded with a key break of Charaeva’s serve, helping her re-establish control over the match. The interruption had little impact on her performance, as she went on to win five consecutive games, effectively sealing her victory.
Statistics and Performance
- Service Breaks: Eala converted five service breaks throughout the match.
- First Serve Winning Percentage: 77%
- Second Serve Winning Percentage: 61%
After her match, Eala expressed her gratitude for competing at home. She mentioned, “I’m trying to take it match by match. I’m in a good moment in my career, especially playing at home with my family watching.”
Other Tournament Updates
Unfortunately, fellow Filipino players Tennielle Madis and Elizabeth Abarquez lost their first-round matches. Additionally, the doubles teams of Angeline Alcala with Joana Victoria Pena and Justine Maneja with Kaye Emana also faced defeats.
Looking Ahead
In her next match, Eala will compete against the winner of the upcoming matchup between Nao Hibino and Himeno Sakatsume. With her strong performance and determination, Eala aims to continue her winning streak at the Philippine Women’s Open.
