Alexandra Eala Dominates to Reach Asian Games Quarters
Alexandra Eala, the world number 18 and top seed for the women’s singles gold at the Asian Games, achieved a swift victory over Thailand’s Patcharin Cheapchandej, ranked 517th, with a score of 6-1, 6-0 in just 55 minutes. This match marked a dominant performance by Eala, who is 21 years old and recently became the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour title.
Following her victory, Eala is set to compete against Taiwan’s UK-born eighth seed Joanna Garland in the quarterfinals. Eala has garnered significant popularity in the Philippines, with large crowds supporting her in every match.
Notably, she opted to skip the prestigious China Open in Beijing to represent her country at the Asian Games, having received a bye in the first round.
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