Sensational Eala Basks in Fans Cheers in Second-Round Win
Alex Eala won in straight sets and needed just over an hour to advance, backed by Filipino fans waving flags and signs in Tagalog.
- On Thursday, Alexandra Eala of the Philippines defeated Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova 6-1, 6-4 in New York, advancing to the U.S. Open third round.
- Eala entered Flushing Meadows with momentum after a career-breakthrough win in D.C. last month, overcoming her previous loss to Oliynykova in Strasbourg earlier this year.
- During the dominant opening set, Eala hit 11 winners while fans at Louis Armstrong Stadium supported the Philippines native with flags and Tagalog signs.
- Eala next faces either Iva Jovic of the United States or Briton Francesca Jones in the third round, with the match scheduled no earlier than 12:40 a.m. Friday.
- "I think we all represent something. I'm proud of what I represent," said Eala, whose success marks notable progression from her main draw debut last year at Court 7.
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The Ukrainian tennis player dropped out in the second round of the competition, losing a rival in two sets.
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