Alex Eala wins first W60 match in Switzerland | Inquirer Sports

Alex Eala wins first W60 match in Switzerland

By: - Reporter / @MarkGiongcoINQ
/ 09:32 PM April 06, 2021

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Alex Eala. Photo from RAFA NADAL ACADEMY

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala kicked off her maiden women’s $60,000 tournament in resounding fashion on Tuesday.

Eala scored a gutsy 7-6 (6), 6-2 win over Margot Yerolymus of France in Bellinzona, Switzerland.

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The 15-year-old Eala’s victory came just a day after she climbed the WTA rankings anew at No. 715.

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Despite playing a more experienced opponent who is eight years her senior, Eala showed her composure in a nip-and-tuck first set.

Yerolymus is ranked nearly 400 spots higher than Eala at No. 323.

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Eala is expected to face an even stiffer challenge in the second round against world No. 206 Laura Iona Paar of Romania.

The 32-year-old Paar drew a bye in the first round.

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