Alex Eala scores biggest pro career win in WTA Madrid Open, downs world No. 41 foe


by Rappler

Rappler— After a series of lackluster singles games, Alex Eala in Madrid earns a massive career boost, downing Ukrainian vet Lesia Tsurenko, one of the highest-ranked players she has ever faced in her young career

Tennis.com—MATCH POINT: Alex Eala, 18, wins first WTA 1000 match at Mutua Madrid Open. Alex Eala (PHI) defeats Lesia Tsurenko (UKR) in the 2024 Madrid First Round Match Point.

The Philippine Star—Eala stuns World No. 41 to advance in Mutua Madrid Open. Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala has won perhaps one of the biggest professional matches of her career, downing world number 41 tennister Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, to barge into the next round of the Mutua Madrid Open.

USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire—Alex Michelsen Tournament Preview & Odds to Win Mutua Madrid Open. After being eliminated in the round of 16 in his most recent tournament (the BMW Open), Alex Michelsen begins in the Mutua Madrid Open with a matchup versus Joao Fonseca in the round of 128. In ter