Stunned Tatiana Prozorova speaks on court after knocking Alexandra Eala out in Singapore
Alexandra Eala felt like a real favourite to challenge for the Singapore Open title, and yet has fallen at the very first hurdle. It was...
In a surprising upset at the Singapore Open, Tatiana Prozorova stunned Alexandra Eala, winning their match in a best-of-five set format. Prozorova, who had reached the quarter-finals in Singapore, defied expectations by overcoming a set deficit. Overwhelmed by her achievement, the Russian player expressed her emotions, stating, "Honestly, I don’t have any words right now to describe my emotions.
Wow. I just did it!" Prozorova credited her belief in herself and her fighting spirit as the keys to her victory. She also noted the intense pressure from both Eala and her fans, but emphasized her gratitude for the support. As she prepares for the quarter-finals, Prozorova expressed excitement about her upcoming matches. Eala, on the other hand, will now have time to rest before representing her country at the Asian Games in Japan.
Despite the setback, Eala remains unfazed by potential WTA sanctions for representing her nation instead of competing in the WTA 1000-level event in China.
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