After ousting top seed, Eala wins again to make ITF tournament semis
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MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala powered through a first set defeat and overcame France’s Carole Monnet 6-7, 7-6, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the ITF Rafa Nadal Academy Friday.
The 15-year-old’s quarterfinals win came after she stunned tournament top seed, and world No. 2, Seone Mendez in straight sets.
Article continues after this advertisementThis was the first time that Eala dropped a set in the tournament after her opening match against Italy’s Anna Paradisi ended 6-1, 6-2.
The win pushed Eala to her first semifinals in the professional circuit wherein she’ll face Hong Kong’s Adithya Karunaratne.
Eala is the No. 3 player in the ITF Junior World Rankings and is looking to garner the points to get into position in the seniors division.
Article continues after this advertisementShe’s looking to follow up on a strong 2020 where she won the Australian Open Girls’ doubles tournament.
Eala was also a semifinalist in the French Open Girls’ Singles Tournament.
