Early exit for Philippine darling Eala at Singapore Open
Alexandra Eala won the opening set, but her Russian opponent fought back from 4-2 down to win the second and then clinch a gruelling victory.
Singapore Open round-of-16 match saw rising Philippines star Alexandra Eala fall short despite a supportive crowd. The world number 18, who defeated top-ranked players Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka, and Elena Rybakina, was beaten 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 by Russia's Tatiana Prozorova. Eala made a strong start, winning the first set, but Prozorova showed resilience, recovering from a 4-2 set deficit to claim the second.
The Philippine fan base, largely present at the OCBC Arena, cheered their countrywoman throughout the grueling three-hour battle. Eala acknowledged the tough loss, vowing to learn from it and focus on the work ahead. She now advances to Japan, where she will represent the Philippines at the upcoming Asian Games.
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