Solana Sierra Advances to Philippine Women’s Open Semis, Awaits Eala-Osorio Winner

The Philippine Women’s Open at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila saw a day filled with intense matches as players secured their spots in the semifinals. Among them, third seed Solana Sierra from Argentina showcased her prowess by defeating unseeded Lanlana Tararudee of Thailand in a hard-fought encounter, winning 6-3, 6-4.

Solana Sierra Advances to Semifinals

Now ranked No. 63 in the world, Sierra displayed a mix of powerful baseline rallies and strategic net plays. Despite facing a late challenge from Tararudee, who rallied from a 5-2 deficit in the second set, Sierra maintained her focus to clinch the match. The 21-year-old athlete expressed her longtime friendship with Alex Eala, whom she will face if Eala defeats fifth seed Camille Osorio in their quarterfinal matchup.

Other Quarterfinal Highlights

The first quarterfinal featured an exciting match between Tatiana Prozorova from Russia and 20-year-old Sofia Costoulas from Belgium. Costoulas, currently ranked No. 143, began strong by breaking Prozorova in the opening game and securing the first set. However, Prozorova rallied back in the second set, showcasing her powerful groundstrokes and ultimately winning the match after two hours and 26 minutes of play.

Additionally, fourth seed Donna Vekic of Croatia triumphed over fellow veteran Zhu Lin, securing her place in the semifinals with a score of 6-4, 6-3. This victory sets the stage for a compelling semifinal clash between Vekic and Prozorova.

Doubles Action Recap

In the doubles competition, the top seeds performed exceptionally well. The American duo, Quinn Gleason and Sabrina Santamaria, dominated their semifinal match, defeating Li Yuyun from Chinese Taipei and Sara Saito from Japan with a score of 6-2, 6-2. Meanwhile, the second-seeded pairing of Eudice Chong and Liang Enshuo also advanced, emerging victorious over fellow Taiwanese players Cho Yitsen and Cho Ihsuan, winning 6-3, 6-3.

• Upcoming Semifinal: Solana Sierra awaits the winner of Eala vs. Osorio.
• Match Highlights:
  • Sierra def. Tararudee: 6-3, 6-4
  • Costoulas def. Prozorova: 2-6, 6-1, 6-4
  • Vekic def. Zhu: 6-4, 6-3

The Philippine Women’s Open continues to deliver thrilling tennis action as the tournament heads towards its exciting conclusion.