Eala gains Andrada semis

TEN-YEAR old Alexandra Eala prepares to serve in girls 16-under match of Andrada Cup at RMTC

Two of the country’s most promising netters drubbed their opponents Wednesday to lead the charge to the semifinals in the 27th Andrada Cup age-group tennis championships at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.

Ten-year-old Alexandra Eala powered her way to the last four of the girls’ 16-under even as 15-year-old Jake Martin bulldozed his way to the Final Four of the boys’ side.

Eala continued her way winning ways against older and bigger opponents when she stopped No. 2 Miles Vitaliano, 6-4, 6-2.

Slots to the national team are at stake in the meet held in honor of long-time Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) president and now Philippine Sports Commissioner Salvador “Buddy” Andrada.

The feisty left-hander from Colegio San Agustin will next take on Gabby Zoleta.

Top seed Rafaella Villanueva also arrange a semifinal battle against Ibiza Mae Perez.

Martin, a veteran of the World Juniors, routed Gabriel Tiamson, 6-1, 6-1, to make the Final Four in the boys’ side against Justin Suarez.