Alex Eala eyes short break to recharge and pamper herself
Filipino fans turned out in force once again to cheer on Alexandra Eala , but their support could not prevent the 21-year-old from bowing out of the National Bank Open in Toronto. Eala’s impressive run came to an end on Monday as Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic produced a dominant performance to beat the Filipino star 6-4, 6-0 in the Round of 16. Alex Eala leaves Toronto with a smile on her face.…
Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala made a brief appearance at the National Bank Open in Toronto, where she was cheered on by a passionate crowd. Despite her efforts, 21-year-old Eala was unable to advance past the Round of 16, as Swiss tennis sensation Belinda Bencic secured a 6-4, 6-0 victory in the match. Eala, who reached a career-high ranking of No. 20 in the WTA singles rankings after winning the Mubadala DC Open in Washington, had been pushing herself hard with a packed schedule leading up to the event.
After the match, Eala expressed her gratitude to the Filipino fans and admitted that she plans to recharge and take some time off before returning to action at the Cincinnati Open from August 13 to 23. During her post-match press conference, Eala listed a haircut, nail care, and catching up with friends in Cincinnati as some of the activities she intends to enjoy during her short break.
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