Alexandra Eala Eliminated by Shnaider at Ningbo Open
Alexandra Eala was ousted in the last 16 of the Ningbo Open on Thursday, suffering a straight-sets defeat to Diana Shnaider. The match concluded with Shnaider, the Russian world number 13, winning 7-5, 6-4.
Eala, the 21-year-old world number 20, made history in August as the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA title. After defeating France’s Diane Parry in the previous round, Eala faced a more formidable opponent in Shnaider.
The first set lasted just over 50 minutes, with Shnaider utilizing her superior power. The second set was more competitive, but Eala was unable to hold off Shnaider, who broke Eala's serve in the ninth game and held to win the match in one hour and 55 minutes.
Shnaider will advance to face American teenager Iva Jovic in the quarterfinals.
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