Alex Eala sees Asian Games gold-medal dream ended by Wang Xiyu in semi-finals
Alex Eala will have to settle for a second consecutive Asian Games bronze medal after the top seed lost to Wang Xiyu in the women's singles semi-finals in Nagoya on Thursday. The Filipina world No 18 failed to build on winning the opening set and was beaten 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 by her Chinese opponent at Higashiyama Park Tennis Centre. A gold medal would also have guaranteed Eala a place in the 2028…
In a heartbreaking loss at the 20th Asian Games, top-ranked Filipina tennis star Alex Eala was defeated by Wang Xiyu in the women's singles semi-finals on Thursday at Higashiyama Park Tennis Centre. Eala, ranked 18th in the world, struggled to capitalize on her early lead, ultimately falling 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. This result means China will secure the gold medal with Wang advancing to face veteran Shuai Zhang in the final on Friday.
Eala had already been eliminated from women's doubles competition alongside Shaira Rivera in the second round. Despite the devastating loss, Eala expressed no regrets about missing the China Open to represent the Philippines, acknowledging the valuable support and experience she gained from competing for her country.
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