FILE– Philippines’ Alexandra Eala. –REUTERS/Juan Medina
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala dominated Valentina Ryser of Switzerland, 6-1, 6-2, to advance to the quarterfinal of the Women’s Tennis Association 125 Lexus Ilkley Open on Thursday.
The 20-year-old Filipino advanced to the elite eight of her second grass tournament this year as part of her buildup for the Wimbledon that starts late this month.
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Eala waxed hot right from the get-go and broke a 2-2 tie in the second set, winning four straight games to win the round of 16 match.
Eala took down Lizette Cabrera of Australia, 7-6 (4), 6-3, on Wednesday, following her early exit in the Birmingham Open early this month.
Eala is currently World No.77 after her early exit in the French Open.
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